Dems take aim at Hegseth in $150B defense budget debate

Houlahan Tries to Hold Up Defense Funds Until Hegseth Gets the Boot – DV Journal

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Chester) offered an amendment to the federal budget Tuesday to block an additional $150 billion in Pentagon funding until Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is removed from office. Houlahan’s amendment failed, as did all the amendments offered by Democrats on the Armed Services Committee, which has 30 Republicans and 27 Democrats. In her remarks to the committee, Houlahan said she’s “really passionate” about national…

Dems take aim at Hegseth in $150B defense budget debate

A $150 billion military spending debate was overshadowed Tuesday when House Armed Services Committee Democrats attempted to hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable for numerous Pentagon scandals, efforts that were blocked by their Republican colleagues.

Hegseth Turmoil Overshadows Committee Debate on $150 Billion Pentagon Budget Boost

While debating a $150 billion Pentagon spending bill Tuesday, Democrats offered several amendments to address the drama surrounding Hegseth, including ones that would have prevented any of the funding from being used until Hegseth is gone.

HASC approves $150B defense increase as GOP shuts down amendments to curb Hegseth, DOGE

Effectively untouched after about four hours of debate, the bill will now go to the House Budget Committee.