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Republican Senators Demand Better Communication from Defense Department

11/6/2025

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Republican senators criticized the Department of Defense at a confirmation hearing for failing to inform Congress about key decisions, including Romania troop withdrawals and Ukraine aid pauses.
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) lamented the policy office's poor communication, led by Elbridge Colby.
Dahmer, the nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense, claimed Congress was briefed on the withdrawal.
Senators disputed this claim and called for improved information sharing.

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Republican senators criticized the Department of Defense at a confirmation hearing for failing to inform Congress about key decisions, including Romania troop withdrawals and Ukraine aid pauses.
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) lamented the policy office's poor communication, led by Elbridge Colby.
Dahmer, the nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense, claimed Congress was briefed on the withdrawal.
Senators disputed this claim and called for improved information sharing.