Defense Policy Bill Proposes Limiting Defense Secretary's Travel Budget Over Video Release
A new version of the annual defense policy bill has been introduced, which could significantly impact Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill includes a provision that would restrict Hegseth's travel budget to no more than 75% until he releases unedited video footage of military strikes conducted against designated terrorist organizations in the Caribbean. This move by Congress is part of its oversight responsibilities, particularly concerning a pair of strikes on a suspected drug vessel on September 2. These strikes have raised concerns in both the House and the Senate, with some lawmakers questioning whether the second strike could be considered a war crime. The White House has stated that the strikes were ordered by Navy Adm. Frank M. Bradley, with intelligence confirming the targets as legitimate. President Trump has denied previous comments about releasing the video, deferring the decision to Hegseth. 
