Rep. Don Bacon conditions military spending support on Eastern Europe troop plans
The segment reports Rep. Don Bacon's (R-NE) position on a proposed boost to military spending. It notes a former Air Force general's call for funds to replace ICBMs, expand shipbuilding, and increase weapons production to match China. Bacon expresses conditional support pending Pentagon answers on troop movements in Eastern Europe. Bacon highlights that most troops withdrawn by Hegseth served as a Russia deterrent and states he needs resolution on the issue for his vote. He notes the Pentagon will respond next week and describes working with Congress as a two-way street. The report adds that Bacon is not running for re-election in 2026.
Source: First Alert 6