Gillibrand criticizes extension of Mideast troop deployments into 2027

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is criticizing a reported decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to extend U.S. troop deployments in the Middle East into 2027, arguing that the administration has not provided a clear mission, strategy or exit plan. The New York Democrat, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees, issued the statement after The Wall Street Journal reported the planned extension.