Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Over $87.6 Billion Pentagon Funding Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
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