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Hegseth grilled on Iran war direction and costs
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan questioning in Capitol Hill hearings over the Iran war and rising costs.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings grilling Hegseth over Iran war direction and costs for Americans
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The hearings were triggered by concerns about the Iran war and its rising costs.
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