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Hegseth Testifies Before Congress in First Visit Since Iran War Began

Published on Aprile 29, 2026

Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war in Iran, War Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. The war has cost $25 billion so …

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