Senate Hearing Highlights Uncertainty Amid Pentagon-Congress Tension
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan and Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominees to take over SOUTHCOM and CYBERCOM, respectively. Both generals acknowledged the need for additional resources and emphasized building military-to-military relationships in the region. The hearing comes at a time of tension between the Pentagon and Congress, with both sides expressing concerns about the operational requirements for these commands.