Pentagon

4 stories tagged “Pentagon”

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Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Accountability Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Conditions

Policy

US Aug 17, 2026

Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Accountability Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Conditions

Twelve federal lawmakers send a formal inquiry to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding an independent investigation into food shortages, maintenance issues, and crew welfare aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after 250 days at sea.

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Senator Mark Kelly Challenges Pentagon Leadership Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment and Confirms Relief Ship

National

US Aug 17, 2026

Senator Mark Kelly Challenges Pentagon Leadership Over USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment and Confirms Relief Ship

Navy veteran and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly pushes the Pentagon on extreme 250+ day sea deployment conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the USS Washington is dispatched to relieve the strike group.

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Senator Ruben Gallego Demands Congressional Investigation into Record 260-Day USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment

National

US Aug 16, 2026

Senator Ruben Gallego Demands Congressional Investigation into Record 260-Day USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment

Marine veteran and U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego calls for a formal congressional delegation to inspect conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 260 consecutive days at sea in the Middle East.

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Rep. Betty McCollum Pushes $849 Billion Defense Spending Priorities to Expand Minnesota Tech Sector

Economy

US Aug 16, 2026

Rep. Betty McCollum Pushes $849 Billion Defense Spending Priorities to Expand Minnesota Tech Sector

House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member Betty McCollum leverages key committee leadership to channel advanced defense manufacturing, hypersonic testing, and AI contracts into Minnesota.

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