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Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

NPR News · May 1, 2026, 6:50 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats.

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