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Senate Armed Services Committee Questions Hegseth on Defense Spending
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing where Secretary Hegseth faced questions regarding the Pentagon budget and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Lawmakers expressed concerns about the implications of defense spending on the economy. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, nytimes, instagram, nbcnews)
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During the hearing, Secretary Hegseth defended a proposed $1.45 trillion defense budget while addressing the costs associated with the Iran war, which have reached $25 billion. Lawmakers, including Senator Ernst, criticized Hegseth's actions regarding military leadership.
- Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the Pentagon budget and Iran war costs.
- The cost of the Iran war has reached $25 billion.
- Hegseth's proposed defense budget is $1.45 trillion.
- Senator Ernst criticized Hegseth for his decision to fire the Army chief of staff.
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The discussion on defense spending and military leadership decisions may influence future budget allocations and military strategy.
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cbsnewsWatch: GOP Sen. Ernst criticizes Hegseth for firing Army chief of staffthehillWatch live: Hegseth faces Senate heat over Iran war, Pentagon budgetnytimesTrump Live Updates: Hegseth to Testify Again After Hearing Dominated By Iran WarinstagramThe cost of the Iran war was finally revealed during the House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday. So far, it’s cost $25 billion and counting. In the hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his request for $1.45 trillion for the defense b