Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers during his first congressional appearance since the war with Iran began, as he defended the conflict and recent firings of top military officials. The Pentagon's comptroller estimated the war has cost $25 billion so far, with a request for $200 billion in supplemental funding expected. Hegseth clashed with both Democrats and some Republicans over the war's justification, budget implications, and his personnel decisions.
- ▪The war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III.
- ▪The Pentagon plans to request $200 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran war campaign.
- ▪Hegseth has fired or blocked promotions for two dozen senior officers without providing detailed explanations.
- ▪Some Republican lawmakers, including Reps. Don Bacon and Austin Scott, criticized Hegseth's firing of top military officials.
- ▪Democratic Rep. John Garamendi accused Hegseth of misleading the public about the war's progress and rationale.
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- ▪ Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began — The Hindu — Top
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- ▪ Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began — Korea Times
- ▪ We Will Be Paying for the Iran War for a Very Long Time — NYT > Opinion
- ▪ Get used to the long Iran war — World
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHegseth battles with Democrats -- and some Republicans -- over the Iran war and top officials' firingsThe Pentagon's comptroller said the war has cost $25 billion so far.BySteven Beynon and Chris BocciaApril 29, 2026, 1:11 PM2:20Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense's FY27 budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 29, 2026.
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