strikeApr 29, 2026

Hegseth testifies to House committee about Pentagon's budget proposal, Iran war

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing on Capitol Hill for the first time since the war in Iran began. In his opening remarks, Hegseth touted the now two-month-long military operation, which began Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran.

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Christina SantucciBy Christina Santucci
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing on Capitol Hill for the first time since the war in Iran began. In his opening remarks, Hegseth touted the now two-month-long military operation, which began Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran. “I look…

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