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Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started

4 sources5 storiesFirst seen 4/29/2026Score54Breakthrough
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REPLAY: US lawmakers grill Pentagon chief Hegseth over Iran war - France 24.

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Hegseth defends Trump's $1.5T defence budget as US-Israel war on Iran hits 60-day mark - TRT World.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be facing lawmakers at hearings for the first time since the war with Iran started.

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Summary

**Summary:** Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face U.S. lawmakers for the first time since the start of the Iran War, following a series of congressional inquiries into his comments on the conflict. **Why It Matters:** This development underscores the ongoing scrutiny of Hegseth's role in the administration and highlights

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Apr 29 09:24 AMFirst
Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started
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Apr 29 03:25 PM
REPLAY: US lawmakers grill Pentagon chief Hegseth over Iran war - France 24
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Apr 29 03:34 PM
Hegseth criticizes 'defeatist' comments about Iran war
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