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Hegseth’s $70B War Request Under Fire | Charlottesville News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for nearly $70 billion more to fight Iran, sparking fierce debate in a Senate hearing where lawmakers grilled him on strategy and questioned whether the funds could be better spent elsewhere. With senators absent and others sharply questioning the timing and priorities — especially amid existing defense needs and the President’s other major commitments — the hearing exposed deep tensions over how to allocate billions for national security, Ukraine support, and Afghanistan strategy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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