Jack Reed: “Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Reed.”

RIPTA strives to provide affordable and accessible transportation to all, but that mission is jeopardized.

His administration removed Nicolás Maduro from power, threw its weight behind the unelected leadership that replaced Maduro, and is now attempting to use U.S. military assets and taxpayer-backed financing to boost a private oil venture.

President Trump has been explicit about his desire to extract Venezuela's oil," Reed said in a statement.

It is far past time for President Trump to recognize the lasting harm that Pete Hegseth is inflicting on the Department of Defense.