Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions and protests Tuesday over the U. S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37. 5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities. Hegseth provided the new estimate, up from earlier assessments, during a fiery hearing at the Senate Appropriations Committee. Several times, protesters interrupted Hegseth's opening remarks, which came days in...
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