US Politician Faces Senate Hearing
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 19:51 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
US politician Pete Hegseth is set to face a hearing in the Senate, where he will be questioned about his views on Iran. Democrats have criticized him for his comments, calling him 'a joke'.
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