The Bureau of Investigative Journalism says last month saw three U.S. drone strikes carried out in Pakistan, the highest number since January. Last week, Secretary of State John Kerry told Pakistanis in a television interview that President Obama had a “very real timeline” for ending the strikes. But the State Department’s own spokespeople quickly contradicted him: Jen Psaki said in a statement there was “no exact timeline,” while Marie Harf said, “In no way would we ever deprive ourselves of a tool to fight a threat if it arises.” The Bureau has also released new evidence the CIA targeted rescuers last year at the scene of prior drone strikes in Pakistan, conducting so-called double-tap strikes that in some cases may be considered war crimes. The reports are the latest sign there has been little change in the Obama administration’s covert drone wars, despite pledges in recent months for reforms including greater transparency.