US Lawmakers Grill Pentagon Chief Hegseth Over Iran War
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:20 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers over the US war against Iran, which Democrats contest as a costly conflict waged without congressional approval. France 24 English reports that this is Hegseth's first appearance before lawmakers since the war began.
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