Congressional Republicans threaten revolt over Trump-led defence shake-up

Senate and House committee chairs warn against plan for US to relinquish command of Nato forces in EuropeRepublicans on Capitol Hill are threatening a revolt against a defense shake-up reportedly planned by the Trump administration that could see the US relinquish its command of Nato forces in Europe.The two top Republicans on the Senate and House of Representatives armed services committees, Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, signaled their opposition in an extraordinary joint statement warning that the change would “risk undermining American deterrence around the globe”. Continue reading...

Congressional Republicans threaten revolt over Trump-led defence shake-up

Senate and House committee chairs warn against plan for US to relinquish command of Nato forces in Europe

Republicans on Capitol Hill are threatening a revolt against a defense shake-up reportedly planned by the Trump administration that could see the US relinquish its command of Nato forces in Europe.

The two top Republicans on the Senate and House of Representatives armed services committees, Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, signaled their opposition in an extraordinary joint statement warning that the change would “risk undermining American deterrence around the globe”. Continue reading...