U.S. defense secretary faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since start of war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon estimates during their military budget proposal brief, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion

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The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon estimates during their military budget proposal brief, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion

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09:01 AM • April 30 2026 IDT

Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning Wednesday from skeptical Democrats over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.

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