# The Next Congress Needs to Reclaim Its Oversight of the Department of Defense

- Source: War on the Rocks
- Published: 2026-10-28T07:30:00+00:00
- Category: Local
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Since returning to office in January 2025, the Trump administration has aggressively exercised executive authority across the federal government. Meanwhile, Congress has not adequately applied its oversight role to rein in the executive branch, particularly over the Department of Defense. We have watched these dynamics with specific interest, in discussions with congressional staff over bills and

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