Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war and Pentagon firings
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- Category: United States
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- Published: 2026-04-29 13:44 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced opposition from Democrats during a House hearing on Wednesday. Tensions flared over the Iran war, the Pentagon's budget request, and his ouster of top military officials.
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