Lawmakers seek answers about crew living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published August 14, 2026 at 6:47 AM EDT

Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.

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