Democratic lawmakers demands answers from Hegseth on USS Abraham Lincoln

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Democratic lawmakers demands answers from Hegseth on USS Abraham Lincoln

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Fifteen U.S. senators have demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group amidst reports of low morale and a mental health crisis among service members aboard. The letter, dated August 15, underscores congressional concerns about the wellbeing of military personnel.

A group of 15 senators said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth owes Americans answers about the ongoing deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group after reports of low morale and a mental health crisis among service members aboard.  In an Aug. 15 letter to Hegseth, signed by all 13 members of the Senate…

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