Democrats request investigation into USS Lincoln and US Navy readiness

U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers regarding conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has set a record for the longest deployment without a port call, exceeding 260 days at sea. Concerns have arisen over crew morale, food shortages, and reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard, prompting letters from 22 members of Congress and California lawmakers seeking an inquiry. Despite these issues, Trump administration officials have downplayed the situation, asserting that reports are exaggerated.

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