Dan Webster: “the resources required to build, homeport, and maintain Polar Security Cutters are substantial.”

Congress must do better. The Commandant has said that the Coast Guard needs to be a $20 billion service by 2030, and I believe that should be the minimum.

I expect you and Admiral Allan to clearly articulate how you will acquire these vessels and what resources are required to carry out the Coast Guard's polar mission.

Members of the DOGE team are being vetted to ensure qualifications are met and then monitored by Treasury officials throughout their work.

How are these programs working? And are recruiting and retention numbers coming up?