WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled for a second day of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee about his management of the war in Iran and the military budget. Senators will review the Trump administration's proposed 2027 defense budget of $1.5 trillion, focusing on funding for drones, missile defense, and warships.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing continued questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee.
- The hearing will focus on Hegseth’s handling of the war in Iran and defense spending.
- Hegseth previously faced a six-hour House committee hearing with tough questions from both Democrats and Republicans.
- The Trump administration has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for the year 2027, the highest ever.
- Key areas in the proposed budget include more drones, missile defense systems, and warships.
- General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will join Hegseth in the hearing.
- The Senate hearing is set for 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
- The hearings reveal different views between political parties on military spending and the Iran war.
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