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'The lawlessness across the government must end,' Rep. DeLauro says
Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro slammed the administration during her opening statement, saying that “The American people expect, deserve, and demand better from their military leadership, and the lawlessness across the government must end.”
“This administration has unlawfully dismantled agencies and stolen funding across the government to give billionaires a tax break,” she added. “America's future soldiers are learning in our public schools. Our future sailors might rely on Medicaid to see a doctor. Our future airmen and women might only have a meal to eat because of SNAP or food stamps, or they may live in subsidized housing.”
Gustaf Kilander10 June 2025 14:55
Opening statements underway
Rep Tom Cole told Hegseth that he would like to hear more about “your plans for Golden Dome, hypersonics, and other programs that are evolving with the constantly changing nature of war.”
“I don't want you or your colleagues at the Department of Defense to have to operate under [a continuing resolution] again for the coming year. I know the difficulties that places on you,” he added. “Every member of this committee knows that you've got my commitment.”
Gustaf Kilander10 June 2025 14:52
Welcome to The Independent’s live blog on the congressional hearing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Gustaf Kilander10 June 2025 14:49
