Don Bacon demands 'truth' from brass over conditions aboard USS LincolnThe aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 260 days, triggering concerns about sailors' mental health.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →SecurityDon Baconuss lincoln deployment concerns
GOP Rep. Don Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln conditionsGOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.CBS News2mo agoWhole story →SecurityDon Baconuss lincoln conditions controversy
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.CBS News2mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityDon Baconmidterm elections
Gallego: Congress boosting Iran war funding ‘like giving a drunk more money and hoping that they’ll stop drinking’Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) on Sunday expressed strong opposition to Congress giving the Pentagon more funding amid the Iran war. During an interNewsBreak2mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityRuben Gallegoiran war funding debate
Extended carrier deployment bad for the Navy, Ruben Gallego saysThe Arizona senator said it will make it harder to retain its sailors.POLITICO2mo agoWhole story →SecurityRuben Gallegouss abraham lincoln deployment
US investigating alleged China-linked funding of 'pro-Hamas' protests in UKRep. Jason Smith (R-MO), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is reportedly leading the investigation.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentJason Smithchina influence investigation
Trump Views Servicemembers as 'Toys' to Show OffSunday on ABC's "This Week," Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) said President Donald Trump views servicemembers as "toys" and props to show off strength. Partial | ClipsBreitbart News Network2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityRuben Gallegotrump administration criticism