Blumenthal grills officials on Iran war cost
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, focused his line of questioning on the cost of the Iran war. Blumenthal said he believes the $25 billion cost of the war was less than the actual total.
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Gillibrand and Hegseth clash over Iran war
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of brushing off Americans' lack of support for the Iran war. "There's no evidence that we're safer because of this war," Gillibrand says.
Hegseth spars with lawmakers
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill, facing questions from lawmakers about his policies. Axios' Hans Nichols joins CBS News with more.
Reed presses Hegseth about Pentagon firings
Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the firings of generals and admirals and the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war.
Hegseth's remarks interrupted by protester
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave opening statements touting the Pentagon's successes during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. A protester briefly interrupted Hegseth's statement.
Lawmakers grill Hegseth about the Iran war
Lawmakers are pressing Pentagon officials about the Iran war during hearings on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Hegseth's Iran testimony gets heated
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is returning to Capitol Hill on Thursday after a tense day of testimony before lawmakers bombarding him with questions about the Iran war. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Lawmakers slam Hegseth over Iran war
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have questions about the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. This comes as global oil prices have skyrocketed amid a prolonged stalemate at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ramy Inocencio report.
Hegseth spars with lawmakers over Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to return to Capitol Hill on Thursday for more testimony on the war with Iran. On Wednesday, Hegseth faced questions about the objectives of the war and the economic impact. During the hearing, a top defense official said the war's price tag has reached an estimated $25 billion so far.
Highlights from Pete Hegseth's testimony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top officials testified on Wednesday as the Defense Department seeks a $1.5 trillion budget from Congress. Hegseth got into heated exchanges with Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee and claimed those who oppose the war in Iran are enemies. Acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst also revealed that the conflict has cost the U.S. about $25 billion.
Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Hegseth takes aim at Iran war critics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth answered questions under oath in his first testimony since the war with Iran began. He said America's biggest adversaries are not overseas, but are on Capitol Hill. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Lawmakers press Hegseth about troop deaths
Top Pentagon leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, facing tough questions about the war with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more details.
Hegseth testifying on Pentagon budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's 2027 budget. They are asking Congress for $1.5 trillion. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Fetterman calls on Democrats to support Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified Wednesday in front of lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the first time since the start of the war in Iran. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joins "The Takeout" to discuss Hegseth's testimony.
Hegseth argues for massive budget proposal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Hegseth on $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has the latest.
Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge's decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times.
Adam Smith: U.S. "in a stuck position" with Iran
Negotiations in the war with Iran are foundering, the Strait of Hormuz is stymied and available munitions are being depleted. Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss where all of this is heading.
Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed U.S. troops
Surviving troops disputed Pentagon's account of the attack on the command post in Kuwait, saying the unit "was unprepared" to defend itself.
Pete Hegseth: Iran blockade going "global"
The White House said in-person Iran peace talks will resume this weekend in Pakistan. It comes as the war approaches 8 weeks. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Cristian Benavides have the latest details on the war and peace talks.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
Hegseth compares journalists to Pharisees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compares journalists to the Pharisees, ancient Jewish scholars who opposed Jesus, accusing the press of being unpatriotic.
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