US EditionPentagon Under Fire: Rift Emerges Between Defense and Lawmakers
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Republicans and Democrats, in a rare, bipartisan show of displeasure with the government
Pentagon Under Fire: Rift Emerges Between Defense and Lawmakers
The Pentagon is facing criticism from bipartisan lawmakers over claimed insufficient briefings on national security issues, spotlighting a possible rift with Congress. Tensions arose around Elbridge Colby, the under secretary of defense for policy, regarding transparency and communication with legislators concerning defense policies.
Pentagon faces bipartisan criticism over lack of communication with Congress – Democratic Accent
Republican and Democratic lawmakers used a routine Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing Tuesday to air their frustrations with the Pentagon over what they described as its lack of communication with Congress on key policy decisions and national security issues. The hearing focused on three key nominations — two for the Department of War, Austin Dahmer and Robert Kadlec, and one for the Air Force, Michael J. Borders, Jr. Senate Arme…
WASHINGTON — Senators of both parties expressed their frustration this Tuesday at what they described as growing secrecy and chaotic decision-making at the Pentagon, transforming a routine nomination hearing into a complaints session against Department of Defense policy makers. Austin Dahmer, appointed by President Trump to be Undersecretary of Strategy, Plans and Forces, was to discuss his new role with the Senate Armed Services Committee. Howe…
In the United States, Republican and democratic legislators criticize the Pentagon for not informing it about national security issues.
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