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May 12, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine Face Congressional Hearings on $1.5 Trillion Budget Amid Iran War Concerns
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are testifying before Congress regarding the $1.5 trillion budget proposal, which represents a 42% increase in defense spending from 2026.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Rosa DeLauro, have criticized the administration for lacking a clear strategy for the Iran war, while some Republicans are pushing for a formal authorization of military force.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski plans to introduce a measure to formally authorize military action in Iran, reflecting bipartisan concerns over the war's congressional approval.
6 Sources
- Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and moreMay 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM · ABC News
- Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and moreMay 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM · ABC News
- Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block itMay 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Fox News
- live: Hegseth, Caine testify before House on Iran, defense budgetMay 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM · The Hill
- Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine face congressional committees amid $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget requestMay 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM · CBS News
- Live updates: Hegseth, Caine return to Hill as Trump heads to ChinaMay 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM · The Hill