Watch live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate on Iran supplemental funding
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will speak to the Senate Appropriations Committee about a new request from the White House for $87.6 billion in extra funding. This money is planned to support military actions related to Iran, fight the Ebola outbreak, and help U.S. farmers, among other needs.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine are testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- The White House has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding.
- The funding aims to support military efforts connected to Iran.
- Part of the money will help address the Ebola outbreak.
- The request also includes aid for U.S. farmers.
- The hearing will take place on a Tuesday afternoon.
- The funding request comes from President Donald Trump’s administration.
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