In a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Jeanne Shaheen engaged Colby Jenkins, who is acting as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, in a critical discussion. The focus was on the United States' capacity to operate effectively in the information arena, especially in light of potential budget cuts to Cyber Command. Shaheen aimed to understand how these financial adjustments might affect the nation’s ability to compete on the global stage in cyber operations and information warfare.