Republicans joined Democrats in calling on the Pentagon's inspector general to investigate whether the Trump administration was responsible for a disruption affecting satellite services in Ukraine.
The bipartisan request marks an unusual point of agreement between the two parties on a national security matter. Lawmakers from both sides want the inspector general to examine the circumstances surrounding the interruption and determine whether administration decisions played a role.
The call for an inquiry reflects broader concern in Congress about how satellite communications support Ukraine's military and civilian operations. Any interruption to those services can have immediate consequences on the battlefield and for the coordination of humanitarian and logistical efforts.
The inspector general's office has the authority to review Pentagon conduct and report its findings to Congress. Lawmakers are now awaiting a response, and the outcome of any review could shape future oversight of how the United States supports Ukraine's communications infrastructure.
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