The Latest: Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told House lawmakers Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent exchanges of fire as he faces another round of bipartisan questioning over the costs and endgame of the war. He just finished testifying before the Senate, where one Democrat said he's worried “you’ve achieved a series of tactical successes but are on the verge of a strategic loss. ”Hegseth has so far softened his tone from previous congressional hearings as he the $1...
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