Congressional hearings into the reported double-tap strike are approaching and Pete Hegseth’s past comments are under renewed scrutiny. Morning Joe resurfaced footage of the defense secretary urging troops to dismiss rules of engagement and boasting about the strike at the center of the investigation. | Morning Joe

This week, President Trump claimed he “inherited the worst inflation in history.” Morning Joe economic analyst @stevenrattner breaks down the numbers — and says the facts show otherwise. | Morning Joe

After the White House said the authority for the second strike came from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, @joescarborough explains why that clarification is “damning” and why it matters legally and politically. | Morning Joe

New reporting on a deadly strike mission off Venezuela has raised serious legal questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. @JoeScarborough, @mark_hertling and the Morning Joe panel break down the evidence, the alleged second strike on survivors, and why Hegseth’s public posture may be making his legal position even more precarious. | Morning Joe