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Republicans Criticize Defense Chief, Stall $67 B Missile Funding

8/8/2026

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting Republican criticism over the Iran war.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Hegseth lost his confidence because of officer retirements and micromanagement.
Hegseth, Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg and Gen. Dan Caine have asked Congress for $67 billion to replenish missile and interceptor stockpiles, a request on which Senate Republicans have taken no action.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting Republican criticism over the Iran war.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Hegseth lost his confidence because of officer retirements and micromanagement.
Hegseth, Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg and Gen. Dan Caine have asked Congress for $67 billion to replenish missile and interceptor stockpiles, a request on which Senate Republicans have taken no action.