Defending Service and Inclusion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti publicly defended a non-binary sailor during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, asserting that the service member’s contributions remain a point of pride for the Navy. This defense comes as Republican lawmakers increasingly challenge the military’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs,…
Congressional Testimony Under Pressure Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao appeared before a congressional committee in Washington, D.C., this week to defend the Department of the Navy’s fiscal budget amid a period of significant geopolitical instability. The hearing occurs as President Trump engages in high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding regional security concerns, specifically…
Defending Service and Inclusion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti publicly defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, asserting her pride in the sailor’s service amid mounting criticism from Republican lawmakers. The exchange highlights an ongoing ideological divide within Washington regarding the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion…