https://freerepublic.com/tag/aiunmannedtanks/ en-us Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:32:38 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4376949/posts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said $400 million in Ukraine support was released after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) penned an angry op-ed criticizing the stall in funding. “The department recognizes that $400 million was allocated for European capacity building, and as of yesterday, it has been released,” Hegseth said in response to a question about the aid from Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.). Elfreth followed up to ask whether the money was released under contract. Pentagon Comptroller Jules Hurst III said the aid was “not under contract, but released to be put under contract.” When pressed by Elfreth on when... The Hill https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4376949/posts#comment Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:32:38 GMT