Pentagon chief testifies before Senate seeking more funds as 10th night of strikes hits Iranian infrastructure
Hegseth: Iran war cost $37.5 billion, 17 US troops killed
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Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds. At least two US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on Friday, and another died in Iraq destroying an Iranian drone, pushing the American death toll since February to 17. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also sits on the committee and has likewise voted with Democrats on the war powers resolutions.
Furthermore, Meanwhile, the U.S. carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure Monday. The deaths bring the total number of service members killed since the war began in February to 17. Both congressional chambers have passed a war-powers resolution urging the president to seek congressional authorization to continue military operations in Iran.
In addition, Collins, who is facing a competitive re-election contest, has previously voiced frustration that the administration’s strategy for the war seems to shift almost daily. Top U.S. defense officials are set to testify in front of Senate committee as Donald Trump’s administration continues to escalate a war with Iran after a 10th consecutive night of attacks. Hegseth called on lawmakers to not just fund the supplemental request but also a $1.5 trillion budget request for 2027.
Moreover, "The reason why they (people) are so upset with you and this administration is because the words you have used in the past don't add up," Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said.
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Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds.
reliability moderate2/7 sourcesAt least two US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on Friday, and another died in Iraq destroying an Iranian drone, pushing the American death toll since February to 17.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also sits on the committee and has likewise voted with Democrats on the war powers resolutions.
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Meanwhile, the U.S. carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure Monday.
according to CBS News — LatestThe deaths bring the total number of service members killed since the war began in February to 17.
according to CBS News — LatestBoth congressional chambers have passed a war-powers resolution urging the president to seek congressional authorization to continue military operations in Iran.
according to The Guardian — International EditionCollins, who is facing a competitive re-election contest, has previously voiced frustration that the administration’s strategy for the war seems to shift almost daily.
according to The Guardian — International EditionTop U.S. defense officials are set to testify in front of Senate committee as Donald Trump’s administration continues to escalate a war with Iran after a 10th consecutive night of attacks.
according to The Independent — WorldHegseth called on lawmakers to not just fund the supplemental request but also a $1.5 trillion budget request for 2027.
according to Hindustan Times"The reason why they (people) are so upset with you and this administration is because the words you have used in the past don't add up," Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said.
according to Hindustan TimesPickaxe is a very heavily guarded underground facility in Iran.
according to The Independent — WorldThe hearing was repeatedly interrupted by protesters and came days after the Pentagon confirmed that three more US service members had died in the conflict, bringing the American death toll to 17.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +1The conflict so far has cost the US an estimated $37.5 billion (€32.89 billion).
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At least two US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on Friday, and another died in Iraq destroying an Iranian drone, pushing the...
omitted byCenterPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideSen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also sits on the committee and has likewise voted with Democrats on the war powers resolutions.
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