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Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
Pete Hegseth faced intensified questioning from Democrats on Capitol Hill about the Iran war, with lawmakers citing the war’s cost and the president’s authority. France 24 notes Democrats criticized the war’s justification and cited an estimated $25 billion price tag, while The Guardian US describes a second day of grilling and a dynamic mix of praise and pressure from lawmakers. Fox News emphasizes the 60-day War Powers deadline and the $25 billion price tag in the Pentagon budget context. Overall, coverage centers on accountability, cost, and strategic authorization amid ongoing diplomacy standoff with Tehran, with some disagreement over framing of the war’s legitimacy.
France 24 notes ministers discussing the cost and potential impact on diplomacy; The Guardian US notes the broader political contest over Iran policy that could influence negotiations and gas prices. Concrete downstream impact cited: discussions of the war’s cost and congressional scrutiny impacting policy direction (France 24; The Guardian US).
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Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
Hello and welcome to our US politics coverage as Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war. The defense secretary battled with Democrats - and some Republicans -.
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