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Watch: Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers' questions as he vies for $1.5 trillion defense budget

Watch: Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers' questions as he vies for $1.5 trillion defense budget

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine answered questions from lawmakers about the war in Iran. The Trump administration has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, which marks the beginning of budget discussions.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
  • General Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • They were questioned by members of Congress from both parties.
  • The questions focused on the ongoing war in Iran.
  • The Trump administration proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for the year 2027.
  • This budget proposal is described as historic by Hegseth.
  • The $1.5 trillion figure starts the talks about how much money the military will receive.
  • The discussions took place on Capitol Hill, where Congress meets.
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