The administration made its case behind closed doors on Tuesday — and Republicans liked what they heard.

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“This is a topic that should be dropped," said Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker.

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The Pentagon chief also sidestepped a request for the House and Senate to view the Sept. 2 "double-tap" attack.

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More Republicans are showing alarm about the president's military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean.

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