Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials appeared at a Senate hearing Tuesday as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military.
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19 sources"Unlimited Money for Bombs": Democrats Slam Hegseth for Seeking $67B for Iran War
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31 sourcesHow the U.S. has spent $37.5 billion in 5 months on the war with Iran
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The Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion dollars, says Defense Secretary Pete Hesgseth
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18 sourcesHegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: 'I put this on you'
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10 articlesHegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war
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Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds
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