Event Brief
Pete Hegseth testifies on Pentagon funding and Iran
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth and other officials testified as the Pentagon sought a $1.5 trillion budget and discussed Iran costs.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Pentagon funding and Iran.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET
WHERE: House Armed Services Committee (location not specified)
WHY: The Defense Department is seeking a $1.5 trillion budget from Congress.
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