WATCH LIVE: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine testified before the House Armed Services Committee for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration started the war against Iran. The hearing focused on the 2027 military budget, which proposes the largest defense spending ever, and discussed military needs like drones and missile defenses.Key Facts
- The hearing took place before the House Armed Services Committee.
- President Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran, which some Democrats have criticized.
- The 2027 military budget proposal requests $1.5 trillion, the highest ever.
- Hegseth and Gen. Caine emphasized the need for more drones, missile defense systems, and warships.
- Democrats plan to question the high costs of the Iran war and the impact on U.S. military resources.
- There was concern over how prepared the military was to handle Iranian drone attacks that caused U.S. troop injuries and deaths.
- Some lawmakers want answers about a bombing that killed children at a school during the conflict.
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