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Trump Defense Chief Questioned Amid Iran War, Budget Review

4/29/2026

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Hegseth Testifies

The April 29 hearing marked the first congressional questioning of President Donald Trump’s defense secretary since the Iran war began.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine testified before House Armed Services Committee on April 29, 2026.
Lawmakers focused on the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request during the hearing.
The conflict entered its second month, choking Strait of Hormuz traffic and worsening economic turmoil.

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**Hegseth Impeached**

House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, citing high crimes tied to the Iran war.
Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Iran war, which now has a ceasefire.
Democrats warned the war’s soaring costs and a proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget strain taxpayers.
Lawmakers cited a school bombing that killed children and questioned readiness against Iranian drone swarms.

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Hegseth Testifies

The April 29 hearing marked the first congressional questioning of President Donald Trump’s defense secretary since the Iran war began.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine testified before House Armed Services Committee on April 29, 2026.
Lawmakers focused on the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request during the hearing.
The conflict entered its second month, choking Strait of Hormuz traffic and worsening economic turmoil.

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