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Congress Demands Role Amid Criticism of U.S. Forces in Europe

3/5/2026

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House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers criticized Elbridge Colby for not informing Congress about changes to United States force posture in Europe during a hearing.
Rogers said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration neglected Congress when it withdrew a combat brigade from Romania.
Colby defended the decision as coordinated within the Defense Department, and Rogers urged Congress to have a role going forward.

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House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers criticized Elbridge Colby for not informing Congress about changes to United States force posture in Europe during a hearing.
Rogers said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration neglected Congress when it withdrew a combat brigade from Romania.
Colby defended the decision as coordinated within the Defense Department, and Rogers urged Congress to have a role going forward.