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Pete Hegseth gets into heated exchange with congressman about troop deaths in Iran war

Pete Hegseth gets into heated exchange with congressman about troop deaths in Iran war

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Pentagon's budget request for 2027. He asked Congress for $1.5 trillion and had a strong exchange with a congressman about troop deaths in a war involving Iran.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary.
  • He spoke to the House Armed Services Committee about the defense budget for 2027.
  • The Pentagon is asking Congress for $1.5 trillion.
  • The discussion included the topic of troop deaths in a war with Iran.
  • Hegseth had a heated exchange with a congressman during the testimony.
  • This event was reported by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
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