House demands quick explanations for top military firings

The House Armed Services Committee advanced a bipartisan NDAA provision requiring Pentagon officials to brief Congress within five days on why senior uniformed leaders were dismissed or relieved, a move seen as a rebuke of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid a string of high-profile firings including Army Chief Gen. Randy George. While the measure clarifies the rationale behind removals, its path to law remains uncertain as both chambers must pass the bill before it can be signed by the president. The live feed also covers other Capitol Hill developments, including Van Hollen’s critique of outside spending in Maryland, DOJ inquiries tied to Epstein, and a Senate vote-a-rama on immigration policy, with Trump targeting Republicans who opposed him.