Hegseth accused of ‘lying to the American public’ about war in Iran | DW News
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and top general Dan Caine faced lawmakers for the first time since the Iran war began, as the Trump administration seeks a record $1.5 trillion defense budget. With the conflict already costing $25 billion and straining military resources, Hegseth defended the war while controversial purges of senior military leaders fueled criticism and raised questions about leadership and loyalty.
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