Topic - Armed Services Committee

“You lack the character of composure and confidence to hold the position of secretary of defense,” said Armed Services Committee ranking member Jack Reed, Rhode Island Democrat.

Pete Hegseth still on track to lead Defense Department after confirmation hearing →

Sen. Roger F. Wicker of Mississippi, the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee, said members are open to the House suggestions, such as more generous pay increases for junior service members, but they would require “a give and take.”

House leads the charge to boost pay, housing, quality of life for armed service members →