Congress Grills Pentagon Over Iran War Costs Amid Massive Defense Request
TL;DR
In back-to-back budget hearings, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced bipartisan scrutiny over funding for the Iran war and the $1.45 trillion Pentagon spending request, with lawmakers pressing for a concrete supplemental plan (about $29 billion so far), questions on the use of reconciliation for defense funds, and ongoing debates over Ukraine aid and Germany troop withdrawals that could shape support for the budget.
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- Hegseth to face questions on Iran, Europe in defense budget hearings The Washington Post
- Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Testifies on Pentagon Budget The New York Times
- Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine face congressional committees amid $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request CBS News
- Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more AP News
- Live updates: Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine testify on Hill; Donald Trump leaves for China The Hill
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