Hegseth spars with Dems -- and some Republicans -- over Iran war and Pentagon firings
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from both Democrats and some Republicans during a House Armed Services Committee hearing focused more on the ongoing war with Iran and recent Pentagon firings than on the proposed $1.5 trillion FY27 defense budget. Hegseth defended his decision to fire high-ranking military officials, including Army and Navy leaders, without providing detailed explanations, while clashing with lawmakers over the war's justification, cost, and progress. The Pentagon's comptroller estimated the war has cost $25 billion so far, with plans to request $200 billion in supplemental funding.
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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 PM5:16Defense 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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