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Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

Euronews

Top US Senators Demand Probe Into Chat Scandal

Senior Republican and Democratic US senators issued a bipartisan call Thursday for a probe into a scandal over an accidentally leaked chat between top officials on Yemen air strikes that has engulfed Donald Trump's White House.

International Business Times

Senators demand Pentagon investigates Signal leak scandal in bipartisan letter

Top Republican and Democrat on Senate armed services committee urge inspector general to launch inquiry

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Team Trump picks a fight over the Signal chat. Republicans play ignorant

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Republicans who risked their credibility to get Fox News host Pete Hegseth over the finish line now have to deal with the fallout from the Signal scandal, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Bipartisan chorus seeks probes after Signal group chat incident - Roll Call

Senators from both parties were poised to formally request probes into senior officials’ use of Signal to discuss a military operation.

Roll Call

Trump adviser Waltz claims ‘full responsibility’ for adding journalist to Signal group but can’t explain how it happened – as it happened

Mike Waltz insists he’s never texted Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, who was added to chat to discuss Yemen strikes

The Guardian - US

How Republicans and Democrats are reacting to the Yemen war plans leak

US Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer says leak is among the ‘most stunning’ intelligence breaches he has seen.

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GOP Leaders Decry Report On Trump's Plan To Shake Up Pentagon Command, Possibly Affecting NATO Role

Two key Republican leaders have expressed opposition to reported plans by the Trump administration to potentially implement massive reorganization of Pentagon combatant commands, as well as the possible withdrawal from Washington's role of SACEUR in the NATO.

International Business Times

US Shipbuilders, A Shadow Of What They Were, Welcome Trump's Support

Shipbuilding has been in steady decline in the US since the end of the Cold War but some in the industry now hope for a revival of the sector, as was promised last week by President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

The Bipartisan War on Elbridge Colby

Hawks from both major parties lashed out at the confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee for top military strategist.

Reason

Zelenskyy, congressional allies seek new cards in high-stakes Ukraine fight - Roll Call

Ukraine-backers in Congress and President Zelenskyy are hopeful a minerals pact can be salvaged after his Oval Office spat with Trump.

Roll Call

Republican Ukraine hawks try to recoup after the Trump-Zelensky blowup

ANALYSIS: Senate Republicans remain optimistic that Trump and Zelensky can return to the table

The Independent UK

Heated clash between Trump and Zelenskyy draws partisan response - Roll Call

Lawmaker response to the heated exchange tended to fall along party lines, with GOP praise for Trump and Democratic criticism.

Roll Call

Trump says Ukraine started the war with Russia. His top man in the Senate disagrees

John Thune was speaking after the U.S. voted against a United Nations resolution that would have put responsibility for the brutal Russian invasion on the man who ordered it

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Roll Call

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs as part of Pentagon shakeup - Roll Call

Trump fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., in favor of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine.

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Republican Senators Express Doubts Over Possible Military Leadership Changes

Republican senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee respond to rumors of military leadership changes.

The Conversation

What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows

The US public’s commitment to sending its sons and daughters to war has declined in recent years. Polls suggest that US involvement in modern conflicts is more likely to be viewed as mistaken than in the early and middle parts of the 20th century. Today, around 47% of Americans consider…

The Independent UK

Republican who salvaged Pete Hegseth is already ‘concerned’ with his comments on Ukraine

GOP senator ‘disturbed’ by defense secretary’s remarks as Trump administration enters talks to end war

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The Independent UK

Senators warn Europe: America under Trump is not coming to help

One Democrat said Europe ‘should plan for Trump to hand Ukraine to Putin to hand Taiwan to China’

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GOP Senator Criticizes Defense Secretary For 'Rookie Mistake'

GOP Senator criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth for inconsistent statements on Ukraine stance, emphasizing the need for a strong US posture in negotiation...

Latin Times

Senate Republican Says Pete Hegseth Made 'Rookie Mistake' Right Off the Bat With Ukraine

"I don't know who wrote the speech," said Senator Wicker of Hegseth's comments on Ukraine. "It's the kind of thing Tucker Carlson could have written, and Carlson is a fool"

Roll Call

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

Latin Times

Trump Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth's Ex-Wife Told FBI 'He Drinks More Often Than He Doesn't,' Source Says

Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.

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Senate Armed Services Chairman Stands By Defense Secretary Nominee

Senator Wicker supports Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense amid allegations. FBI investigation clears Hegseth. Controversy over alcohol abuse claims.

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Pete Hegseth's Ex-Wife Raises Concerns About Alcohol Use

Pete Hegseth's ex-wife's statement to the FBI about his alcohol use raises concerns during his confirmation process.

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