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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday, rejecting senators' accusations that the Iran war was launched without evidence of an imminent threat and waged with no coherent strategy.
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Analysis Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 29-30, 2026, defending the Iran war against Democratic accusations that it lacked evidence of imminent threat and coherent strategy. The Pentagon has spent $25 billion on the war so far, approaching its 10th week, with the Trump administration seeking a record $1.5 trillion Defense Department budget. Democrats criticized Hegseth for 'dangerously exaggerated' claims about military success while the war continues without formal congressional authorization.
Claims Analysis (4)
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday”
Confirmed by multiple sources including NYT, Guardian, PBS, and local news outlets reporting on Senate Armed Services Committee hearing April 29-30, 2026.
“Senators accused the Iran war of being launched without evidence of an imminent threat”
Guardian reports Democrats made this accusation at the hearing; PBS reports 'costly conflict being waged without congressional approval'; core allegation confirmed.
“Senators accused the Iran war of being waged with no coherent strategy”
Guardian reports Hegseth faced criticism over conduct of war; multiple outlets confirm Democratic questioning of war strategy and execution.
“Hegseth rejected these accusations”
NYT and Guardian both confirm Hegseth defended Pentagon position during testimony; rejection of accusations is central to reporting.
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