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Lawmakers Press Hegseth on Iran conflict and $1.5T Budget Request

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced questioning Tuesday over the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and a $1.5 trillion budget request, but lawmakers from both parties said he dodged several questions.

Published May 12, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT | WFMZZ

As the U.S.-Iran conflict continues, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was questioned in congressional hearings Tuesday about the situation and a proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Lawmakers from both parties pressed him, and observers said Hegseth dodged several questions.