Pentagon No. 3 frustrates senators in closed-door briefing on Iran war, Trump defense strategy

Lawmakers from both parties expressed frustration following a closed-door briefing on Thursday regarding the U.S. military’s strategic priorities. The session, led by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby, centered on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Senators characterized the briefing as opaque, citing a lack of clear answers from the Defense Department official. The event highlights growing tensions between Congress and the Pentagon concerning the transparency and flow of information regarding national security and military operations.