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AIPAC's political action committee removed online donation buttons for House Democrats who supported cutting U.S. aid to Israel. The move reflects a growing divide between AIPAC and Democrats, with representatives like Katherine Clark, Joe Neguse, and Pat Ryan affected. Over 100 Democrats voted for an amendment to reduce aid to Israel, citing concerns over Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, though the amendment failed.

Congress is considering reforms to military promotion regulations after the Department of Defense removed officers from promotion lists, revealing gaps in the statutory framework. The Supreme Court's Trump v. Slaughter decision does not limit Congress's Article I authority to structure military promotions before appointments, allowing reforms to address transparency and accountability. Proposals include blocking unauthorized removals and requiring congressional notification for promotion delays or dismissals.

Reps. Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan founded the bipartisan House Defense Modernization Caucus in 2024 to drive reforms through defense authorization acts, focusing on Pentagon acquisition and operational bottlenecks. They discuss initiatives and bipartisan cooperation challenges in a War on the Rocks article.

The US Congress is advancing bipartisan measures to enhance oversight of Pentagon leadership, including requiring notification for senior officer dismissals and limiting unilateral military action against Iran. A War Powers resolution aims to restrict presidential authority for sustained military operations without congressional approval.

The House Armed Services Committee adopted a provision in the annual National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Pentagon to notify Congress within five days when senior military officers are fired or dismissed. The measure, introduced by Rep. Pat Ryan, passed with bipartisan support.

A House panel has mandated Pentagon officials to provide Congress with detailed justifications within five days for the dismissal of senior military leaders. The requirement, part of the House Armed Services Committee's draft National Defense Authorization Act, responds to bipartisan concerns over recent high-profile firings under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other top officers.