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Hegseth fields Democrats' scrutinizing Iran war questions at combative Senate hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.

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Hegseth fields Democrats' scrutinizing Iran war questions at combative Senate hearingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.
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