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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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Top U.S. military officials testified before the Senate on July 21, 2026, seeking nearly $80 billion to replenish war stockpiles and support Trump administration priorities, facing skepticism from Democrats.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will appear before the Senate to discuss the White House’s supplemental funding request following a deadly escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.
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During a lengthy confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche maintained composure despite challenging questions while pursuing backing from Republican senators.
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