Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon budget during high-stakes Capitol Hill hearings regarding the ongoing Iran war.Lawmakers from both parties expressed deep frustration over the lack of strategic clarity and rising war costs which have hit $29 billion.Senator Lisa Murkowski challenged the administration on the legal status of the conflict under the War Powers Resolution after the 60-day mark.President
Donald Trump recently dismissed an Iranian ceasefire proposal while proposing tax relief to counter domestic fuel price increases.