I refuse to let the Trump Administration evade accountability on this massive national security failure.

This is a prudent step toward accountability. Secretary Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and President Trump must answer for this disturbing, dangerous incident. They must be truthful with the American people & not make the cover-up worse than the crime. nytimes.com/2025/03/27/us/…

I voted for billions in border security funding because we must fix our broken immigration system. Those found guilty of violent or serious crimes are subject to deportation - that’s the law. A thread 🧵

Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, and Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), testify before SASC Republicans Senate Armed Services Committee – LIVE online here: c-span.org/event/senate-c… #SASC

After Sec. Hegseth jeopardized national security in the group chat, Trump WH tried to declare ‘case closed.’ I worked on bipartisan basis to ensure an independent investigation. Today, case opened: politico.com/news/2025/04/0…

Instead of listening to U.S. Cyber Command, Trump is listening to conspiracy theorists. He is making our country less safe.

The Women, Peace & Security Initiative contributes to U.S. national security. WPS was authored by then- Rep. Kristi Noem & championed by then-Sen. Marco Rubio. Trump signed it into law. Mr. Hegseth should do his homework. x.com/PeteHegseth/st…

Sec. Hegseth doesn’t have the temperament or management skills to lead the Pentagon. And he’s proving that over & over.

We need efficiency at the Dept. of Defense. But personnel decisions should be based on facts & analysis, not arbitrary percentages. Eliminating the positions of many of our most experienced officers without justification could cripple the military.

Live at 9:30am: Senator Jack Reed leads Senate Armed Services Committee in a hearing to assess the posture of the Department of the Defense. Witnesses: -Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth -Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine -Ms. Bryn MacDonnell, PTDO DOD Comptroller armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-re…

The Trump Admin. is unwise to prematurely insist Iran’s nuclear program was “obliterated” without clear evidence. This exaggerated claim is unnecessary & could weaken our future credibility & leverage against Iran. Americans deserve facts, not bluster. nytimes.com/2025/06/26/us/…

SASC began Markup of the FY26 NDAA with the Subcommittees on Airland, Seapower, Strategic Forces and Readiness today. The remaining subcommittees will continue this week followed by full committee Markup . armed-services.senate.gov/press-releases…

The #FY26NDAA is a strong, bipartisan bill that strengthens our military, restores key guardrails at DOD, and addresses real national security priorities. reed.senate.gov/news/releases/…

Israeli PM Netanyahu must change course in Gaza. The current humanitarian crisis is unconscionable. We’re calling for: -A ceasefire + release of hostages -Real humanitarian aid, with oversight -A plan to rebuild Gaza without Hamas -And more. Full statement:

Nearly 2 years into this war, Netanyahu's move to seize Gaza City risks worsening the humanitarian crisis, delaying hostage returns, and killing any chance of peace. Hamas is defeated militarily – now we need a ceasefire, diplomacy, and a two-state solution.

I support strong law enforcement in our communities and always will, but Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC and federalization of city police is misguided, unsupported by the facts, & could endanger your rights & civil liberties.