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What now? Budget fight, Hegseth impeachment on deck for defense-focused lawmakers after midterms
In this episode of Congressional Roundup, Breaking Defense’s Valerie Insinna explores how the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories could reshape defense spending priorities in Washington. With both chambers changing hands and multiple veteran defense lawmakers departing, Congress faces a major shif
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In this episode of Congressional Roundup, Breaking Defense’s Valerie Insinna explores how the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories could reshape defense spending priorities in Washington. With both chambers changing hands and multiple veteran defense lawmakers departing, Congress faces a major shift in its approach to Pentagon oversight and funding.
Insinna also looks ahead to the lame-duck session, where lawmakers face major decisions on defense funding and a potential reconciliation package. And renewed efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could force House Republicans into a politically difficult vote.
Underwritten by Boeing.

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