As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with the annual defense authorization bill atop their agendas.
Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, was approved as the next chief of naval operations.
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
