GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth

Senior Republican senators have expressed frustration over a recent decision by the Defense Secretary to cut the number of U.S. military generals and admirals by 20 percent, calling the move unexpected and raising concerns among lawmakers. The announcement, made last week, has sparked debate within the GOP over its potential impact on military leadership and operational readiness. Lawmakers argue they were not consulted beforehand, highlighting tensions between the Pentagon and Congress on defense policy. The controversy underscores broader disagreements over how to balance military structure and budget constraints.

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story GOP senators are not happy with Hegseth Senior Republican senators say they were blindsided by a plan to reduce by 20 percent the U.S. military’s general and admirals, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. ©...