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Senators Question Hegseth Over War Costs, Promotion Blockades

7/27/2026

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Senators say confidence is waning in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war drags on.
Senator Thom Tillis said he no longer trusts Hegseth.
Chair Susan Collins called the departures “deeply troubling.”
Senator Shelley Moore Capito warned about a war Hegseth estimates at $37.5 billion, while Moody’s projects $132 billion.
The New York Times reported Hegseth blocked five Navy promotions and purged dozens of generals and admirals.

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Senators say confidence is waning in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war drags on.
Senator Thom Tillis said he no longer trusts Hegseth.
Chair Susan Collins called the departures “deeply troubling.”
Senator Shelley Moore Capito warned about a war Hegseth estimates at $37.5 billion, while Moody’s projects $132 billion.
The New York Times reported Hegseth blocked five Navy promotions and purged dozens of generals and admirals.