Hegseth cracking down on ‘all interactions’ between military and Congress

After limiting press access to the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hexath is now cracking down on communication between the military and members of Congress. A new five-page memo obtained by NBC News and confirmed by a defense official instructs DoD personnel to obtain approval before talking to people on Capitol Hill in order to quote, "Ensure consistency and support for the department's priorities. " The memo warns that unauthorized engagements with Congress may undermine departmentwide priorities. Let's ...