Watch live: Hegseth faces Senate heat over Iran war, Pentagon budget
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget. He also answered questions about U.S. military actions in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
- The hearing focused on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal.
- Hegseth discussed U.S. operations related to Iran.
- The U.S. has imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- The Senate hearing followed a recent House hearing where Hegseth also faced questions about the Middle East.
- The defense budget covers military spending and related operations.
- The committee oversees national defense policies and expenditures.
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