Hegseth Frames Democrats as Roadblock to Iran War Endgame

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, offered no clear endgame for the Iran war but labeled congressional Democrats as the main obstacle, accusing them of short-sighted and unpatriotic criticism while praising U.S. strikes as an astounding success. He dodged questions, sparred with lawmakers, and signaled a potential supplemental funding request as debates over defense spending and Ukraine aid continue, with the war dragging on and the ceasefire uncertain.