Defense Secretary Hegseth to Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Iran War and Military Budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to be questioned by Congress for the first time since the U.S. and Israel initiated military action against Iran on February 28. The hearing, scheduled before the House Armed Services Committee, will focus on the Trump administration's proposed 2027 military budget, which seeks to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Key topics are expected to include the costs associated with the Iran conflict, the depletion of U.S. munitions, and the military's preparedness against Iranian drone attacks. Despite a ceasefire, the war was launched without congressional approval, leading to failed attempts by Democrats to pass war power resolutions to halt the conflict. Republicans, while supportive of President Trump's leadership, are concerned about the war's duration and its impact on upcoming midterm elections. 
