Midterm elections could bring significant implications for Pentagon oversight

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton · 6 ноября 2026 г. · 7 мин

The midterm elections will bring a major shift in power to Capitol Hill, as Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress and several key defense lawmakers prepare to leave. That could have significant implications for Pentagon oversight, the 2027 defense budget and the war in Iran. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen joins me to break down who will shape the defense agenda, what the change in power means for the Pentagon and how it could affect the defense industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .