Secretary Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs of Conflict with Iran
As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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