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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At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 3:49 AM
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A debate unfolded on July 22, 2026, over the U.S. military's success in Iran following Operation Epic Fury, with Senator Ossoff questioning Defense Secretary Hegseth's characterization of the outcome.
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US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.
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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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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.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM
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The first White House visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009 coincides with escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran over the past ten days.
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President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
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