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Pentagon official’s ‘contemptuous’ briefing sparks bipartisan ire — Kevin Cramer | ChamberLight
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Senators from both parties accused Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby of evasive answers during a classified briefing on defense strategy and the Iran war. The dispute comes as lawmakers seek details on war costs and a $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal.
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Senator criticizing Elbridge Colby’s classified briefing
Defense secretary asked to provide Iran war cost information
Defense secretary asked to provide Iran war cost information
Senator identified as the only Senate Democrat who did not co-sign the letter
Senator defending Colby and criticizing Democrats’ treatment of him
Senator expressing dissatisfaction with information from the administration
Senator criticizing Colby’s unanswered questions
House Armed Services Committee chairman who previously criticized Colby
Senator raising concerns about the Iran war’s strategy and military targeting
Senator defending the questioning of Colby
Senator who previously criticized Colby’s accessibility and congressional consultation
ALSO MENTIONED Elbridge Colby, Undersecretary of Defense for policy who conducted the briefing
Senator identified as the only Senate Democrat who did not co-sign the letter
Senator defending Colby and criticizing Democrats’ treatment of him
SHOW 6 MORE SHOW FEWER Senator expressing dissatisfaction with information from the administration
Senator criticizing Colby’s unanswered questions
House Armed Services Committee chairman who previously criticized Colby
Senator raising concerns about the Iran war’s strategy and military targeting
Senator defending the questioning of Colby
Senator who previously criticized Colby’s accessibility and congressional consultation
ALSO MENTIONED Elbridge Colby, Undersecretary of Defense for policy who conducted the briefing
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