Key House Republicans press Hegseth, express skepticism on Pentagon budget
Summary
Top Republican members of the House Appropriations Committee questioned the plan to approve a $1.5 billion budget for the Pentagon. They are waiting for more information about an additional request for tens of billions of dollars to support U.S. efforts related to the conflict in Iran.Key Facts
- The Pentagon requested a budget of $1.5 billion.
- House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee expressed doubts about this request.
- The committee’s top Republicans want to see a supplemental budget request before approving funds.
- The supplemental request is expected to be tens of billions of dollars.
- The extra funds will be used to support the war efforts in Iran.
- Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) leads the House defense subcommittee.
- Congress has not yet received the full supplemental budget plan.
- The discussion is part of the U.S. government’s decision-making on military spending related to foreign conflict.
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