US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to testify before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, facing tough questions over the ongoing Iran war and the administration's handling of the conflict. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed frustration over lack of transparency, while House Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth over allegations of waging war without congressional approval. The hearing will also cover the defense budget, troop casualties, and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon.
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US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran warSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier in April.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 03:46 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 03:46 PMWASHINGTON – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face tough questions from lawmakers about the Iran war on April 29 during his first testimony to Congress since the start of the conflict. Mr Hegseth’s appearance before the House Armed Services Committee – for a hearing on President Donald Trump’s US$1.5 trillion (S$1.9 trillion) defence budget request – comes with the war still unresolved and the economic fallout from it continuing around the globe.Lawmakers from both parties have previously…
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