"Physician to the Pentagon: Senator Cassidy Takes Aim at Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Military Flu Outbreak" In a scathing critique, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has fired back at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a recent outbreak of influenza that has infected several service members at an Air Force base in Texas. As a licensed gastroenterologist and the first physician to chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Cassidy's expertise in healthcare has given him a unique perspective on the crisis. The senator expressed his concerns on CBS News's "Face the Nation," questioning the effectiveness of Hegseth's leadership in addressing the outbreak and ensuring the health and well-being of the nation's military personnel. The exchange highlights a growing rift between the two officials, with Cassidy's comments sparking a heated debate over the Defense Department's handling of the crisis.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday knocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after an outbreak of influenza infected several service members at an Air Force base in Texas. Cassidy, a licensed gastroenterologist and the first physician to chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, told CBS News's Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation"...
