Chrissy Houlahan
Coverage of Chrissy Houlahan in the Nexus archive.
- Air Force dubs MQ-9 the ‘MVP’ of Epic Fury as lawmakers press manned-unmanned future
Air Force leaders testified to Congress that the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft was the MVP in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, while the service's fiscal 2027 budget request allocates significantly more funding to crewed fighters like the F-35 and F-47. Lawmakers challenged the disconnect between the Air Force's praise for unmanned systems and actual budget allocation, with the MQ-9 fleet shrinking to 135 aircraft after 24 losses exposed vulnerabilities to modern air defenses.
- Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic criticism during a House hearing over tensions regarding an Iran war, a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request, and the dismissal of top military officials. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), a former Air Force officer, challenged Hegseth on his firing decisions.
- Fetterman receives no support for re-election from Pennsylvania House Democrats: report
Pennsylvania House Democrats show reluctance to endorse Sen. John Fetterman for re-election in 2028 due to his controversial stances, particularly his opposition to the Democratic Party's position on Israel and support for Donald Trump's policies. Fetterman faces internal criticism and potential challenges from fellow Democrats eyeing Senate bids.