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Senators Grill Hegseth Over Iran War, $95B Defense Spend

7/22/2026

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Senators will grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Iran war at an Appropriations hearing Tuesday; GOP budget allocates $95 billion for the military and $10 billion for farmer aid and voter-law changes.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) warned it could become “forever war” and cited President Donald Trump’s claim deal is near.
Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said Hegseth promoted testosterone screenings and noted three deaths and nearly 450 injuries since the war began.

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Senators will grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Iran war at an Appropriations hearing Tuesday; GOP budget allocates $95 billion for the military and $10 billion for farmer aid and voter-law changes.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) warned it could become “forever war” and cited President Donald Trump’s claim deal is near.
Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said Hegseth promoted testosterone screenings and noted three deaths and nearly 450 injuries since the war began.