WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Welcomes DoD Secretary Pete Hegseth to the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), along with Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), welcomed Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee for an oversight hearing. After the hearing, Col  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * FY26 Defense Priorities: Advancing Military Strength and Readiness Washington, D.C. - Today, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) underscored the critical need to prioritize military readiness, innovation, and lethality during opening remarks at an oversight hearing with Secretary of Defen  more