The latest briefing on the U.S. military’s strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, did not quell the concerns of some Democrats in attendance, who are demanding more information about the operations that have killed more than 60 people.

The Wednesday classified briefing in the Senate was attended by the “Gang of 12,” including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), along with top lawmakers on Armed Services and Intelligence committees in both chambers. But it did not assuage concerns from Democrats who have been asking for additional documents and information about the strikes.

“What we heard isn't enough. We need a lot more answers,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said after the briefing, adding that the entire Senate should receive one.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) echoed his demand for more information at a press conference, but declined to elaborate when pressed on what details were left out.

Instead, he went after GOP leaders for keeping the House out of session during the government shutdown, which has precluded the possibility of a briefing for the entire Congress.

"We need a full congressional briefing. One of the reasons why we haven't had one is because Mike Johnson and House Republicans have literally been on a taxpayer-funded vacation for the last six weeks,” Jeffries told reporters.

Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the administration has kept him and other members “fully advised” on the strikes, adding that he is “fully satisfied” with the actions of the White House.

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