US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Hegseth defends 1.5 trillion dollars budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs

Hegseth defends 1.5 trillion dollars budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs

Associated Press

12 May 2026

3 min read

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Associated Press

12 May 2026

2 min read

US Defence Secretary Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over Iran war

US Defence Secretary Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over Iran war

Associated Press

30 Apr 2026

4 min read

Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war

Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war

29 Apr 2026

3 min read

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