Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face congressional questioning for the first time since the U.S.-Iran war began, during hearings focused on the 2027 defense budget but expected to address the conflict's costs, military readiness, and his recent dismissal of top military leaders. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns over the war's lack of congressional authorization, its impact on U.S. forces, and rising fuel prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Hegseth, who has previously avoided direct legislative scrutiny, will appear before both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees. The hearings will also examine the administration's broader military strategy and leadership stability at the Pentagon.
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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 will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war beganDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from members of Congress for the first time since the Iran war beganByBEN FINLEY Associated Press and STEPHEN GROVES Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 12:25 AM1:52Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington.
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