Pete Hegseth: “A Pacific dominated by any hegemon would unravel the regional balance of power and undermine the equilibrium we all seek…”

You won’t show any political courage to actually fund our department because you have Trump derangement syndrome and you won’t commit to anything meaningful. So, I put this on you, senator.

Without extra money from Congress, the department would face critical shortfalls that threaten our ability to pay our service members, rapidly replenish equipment and munitions, and sustain vital operations without disruption.

The conflict has now cost an estimated $37.5 billion, up from $29 billion in mid-May.

Their fearless response represents the pinnacle of combat heroism. Simply put, valor.