Hegseth Centralizes Pentagon Communications With Congress | JQJO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered tight control over Pentagon dealings with Congress, signing a memo that routes nearly all correspondence and information requests through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs. The directive, also signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, applies to top offices including the Joint Chiefs, combatant commands and military departments, with an exception for the Office of the Inspector General. First reported by Breaking Defense, the policy took effect immediately. Sen. Jack Reed, the Armed Services Committee’s ranking member, told CBS News the move raises serious concerns about transparency and timely oversight.