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dailykos.compolitics47 days ago
Hegseth Testifies on Iran and Budget Before Senate Committee
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Iran conflict and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. He rejected accusations of lacking strategy and evidence for the war,…
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Euronewsfinance48 days ago
Hegseth Testifies Before House Committee on Iran War Costs and Officer Firings
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the ongoing Iran war, addressing its $25 billion cost and recent dismissals of top military leaders. Lawmakers questioned the conflict's justification and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense…
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thehindu.comworld48 days ago
Pentagon Reports $25 Billion Cost for Iran War
The U.S. has spent $25 billion on the ongoing war with Iran, according to Pentagon testimony before Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the conflict during his first appearance on Capitol Hill since the war began, while oil prices surged above $118 per barrel amid r…
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Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics47 days ago
Trump Administration Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, a 44% Increase
The Trump administration submitted its Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget proposal on April 23, 2026, requesting a 44 percent increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. The proposal includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding and $350 billion via a separate reconciliation bill. All…
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Pentagon Requests $1.5 Trillion Budget Including $75 Billion for Drones and Countermeasures
The Pentagon has submitted a $1.5 trillion budget request that allocates $75 billion for drones and technologies to counter them. The request comes amid ongoing discussions about defense spending priorities. This proposal highlights investments in unmanned systems and related def…
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