GOP slams Pentagon for abrupt Poland troop halt

Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee condemned the Pentagon’s surprise cancellation of a long-planned 4,000-troop rotation to Poland, saying the move undermines a key NATO ally and NATO security in Europe. Lawmakers pressed Army leaders for a clear rationale and timing, noting there was little consultation or explanation, even as Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered reductions in Europe and other troop-realignment moves had recently occurred. The incident underscored tensions between the administration and Capitol Hill over U.S. Europe strategy.