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us defense Major Story (7/10) July 23, 2026 at 03:31 AM

Hegseth Calls Congressional Critics America's 'Biggest Adversary' as Senators Press Him on Iran War Costs and Death Toll

Hegseth Calls Congressional Critics America's 'Biggest Adversary' as Senators Press Him on Iran War Costs and Death Toll
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent two days on Capitol Hill defending the Iran war and the Pentagon's record $1.5 trillion budget request, at one point saying congressional skeptics are a bigger threat than Iran itself. Senators from both parties said his shifting answers on cost, casualties and objectives are burning through what's left of their patience.

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Defense OneHegseth’s conflicting statements, evasions drain lawmakers’ patience, support
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coloradopoliticsHegseth questioned by senators over funding for the Iran war - Colorado Politics
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everettpostHegseth doubles down on attacking dissenters on Iran war as 'biggest adversary' - Everett Post