WATCH LIVE: Hegseth, Caine testify on Trump's funding request as Iran war reignites
Summary
Senators are set to question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others about the U.S. war with Iran during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Meanwhile, Republicans are promoting a $95 billion budget that includes military funding, support for farmers, and voting law updates.Key Facts
- The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the Iran conflict at 2:30 p.m. EDT.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Gen. Dan Caine, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will testify.
- The U.S. military recently reported three more American deaths in the Iran conflict, raising the total to 17.
- Over 100 American service members have been injured since early July.
- Republicans want to pass a $95 billion budget that funds the military and other priorities like farming aid and voting law changes.
- Senator Patty Murray warned the Iran conflict might become a long-lasting war.
- The hearing follows heightened tensions and casualties in the U.S.-Iran situation.
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