USS Abraham Lincoln Breaks Modern Record at Sea as Crew Conditions Spark Congressional Inquiry

The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 consecutive days at sea without making land — a modern naval record — with no announced return date. Reports cite food shortages, water contamination, broken plumbing, and suicide attempts among the crew. Defence Secretary Hegseth called the reports "completely misrepresented." Senator Blumenthal is demanding Navy answers. The carrier was diverted to the Middle East before February's Iran attacks.