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Key House Republicans press Hegseth, express skepticism on Pentagon budget

The Hill · May 12, 2026, 2:50 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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The top Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday seemed dubious of plans to fund the Pentagon’s $1.5 billion budget request as Congress waits to receive a supplemental request for tens of billions of dollars to fund the war in Iran. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), the chair of the H

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