Hegseth faces a second day of questioning from lawmakers about Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from lawmakers during a House Armed Services Committee hearing over the costs, strategy, and oversight of the U.S. war in Iran, with further scrutiny expected during a Senate hearing. Hegseth defended the conflict as necessary despite criticism over civilian casualties, depleted weapons stockpiles, and the lack of congressional approval. He also addressed concerns about troop levels in Europe and his decision to remove top military leaders, offering limited explanations for the dismissals.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, on Wednesday.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face another day of grilling on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity on Thursday to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.Hegseth battled with Democrats – and some Republicans – a day earlier during a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, at which he faced sharp questioning over the war’s costs in dollars, lives and the diminishing stockpiles of critical weapons.The Senate Armed Services Committee will hear a similar presentation…
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