Hegseth hearing shows partisan divide over Iran war

By The BriefBrief

Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions in Congress as the Pentagon reported the Iran war has cost $25 billion and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.

WHO: Defense Secretary Hegseth

WHAT: Congressional hearing where the Pentagon disclosed Iran war costs and maintained a Strait of Hormuz blockade

WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Hegseth questioned about Iran in first Congress appearance · May 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Panetta: More bombing won’t move Iran · Apr 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Hegseth meets lawmakers on Iran and Pentagon policies · Apr 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine questionings continue · Apr 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Pete Hegseth testifies on Pentagon funding and Iran · Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Hegseth targets Iran war critics in House testimony · Apr 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Fetterman calls on Democrats to unify behind Iran war · Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Pete Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget in Congress · Apr 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
US defense secretary says Iran must be pushed to abandon nuclear ambitions · Apr 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Hegseth testifies before House on Pentagon budget · Apr 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Trump reportedly plans long blockade of Iran · Apr 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Pentagon chief to testify on Iran war · Apr 29, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET

Sources (5): CBS News, CBS News, France 24, PBS NewsHour, The Independent

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