Richard Blumenthal: “The accounts or explanation of this June 9th meeting have changed and evolved over time.”

No. 1, the Russian sanctions bill.

But they also raise a broader question: whether the Navy can sustain the operational tempo now being demanded of its carrier force

There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages en route…

reports of shortages and poor conditions "warrant immediate attention".