Israel-Iran war LIVE: Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced congressional questioning on April 29, 2026, over the Trump administration's ongoing war with Iran, which has proceeded without congressional approval. The House Armed Services Committee hearing centered on the proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget amid growing concerns about the conflict's objectives and consequences. International reactions intensified, with Russia warning of damaging repercussions from renewed military action in Iran.
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Democrats confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, touching off tense exchanges over a costly conflict with unclear objectives that has been waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee was focused on the administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to a historic $1.5 trillion.if(isDeviceEnabled("large") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225550861-0'); }); }if(isDeviceEnabled("small") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225761390-0'); }); }Also read: South Asian power balance shifts toward…
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