Senator Adam Schiff has demanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appear before the Senate to explain the recent slowdown of Starlink satellite services in Ukraine, which has reportedly hindered the country’s military operations. The call comes amid discussions about potential shifts in Senate control, with Schiff suggesting partisan oversight could play a role in addressing the issue. The request follows reports that the disruption has impacted Ukraine’s ability to maintain critical communications and defense systems. The development raises questions about accountability and the role of private sector technology in wartime support.


Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify before the Senate over Starlink’s slowdown to its satellite service in Ukraine, which disrupted the country’s military capabilities. On NBC News's “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Schiff told host Kristen Welker that if Democrats were to regain control of the Senate,...