Democrats press Hegseth over firing of Army chief of staff

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Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democrats throughout a House hearing on Wednesday, with tensions flaring over the Iran war, the Pentagon’s whopping $1.5 trillion budget request and his ouster of top military. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/29/2026

Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democrats throughout a House hearing on Wednesday, with tensions flaring over the Iran war, the Pentagon’s whopping $1.5 trillion budget request and his ouster of top military officials. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), a former Air Force officer and member of the Armed.

Democrats press Hegseth over firing of Army chief of staff
Washington Times4/29/2026

Democrats press Hegseth over firing of Army chief of staff

Democratic lawmakers grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Operation Epic Fury , the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, but also asked why he fired Gen. Randy George , the Army chief of staff. Mr. Hegseth wouldn’t discuss the details about why Gen. George was ousted as the Army’s top officer, but said the.