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PBS Newshour

Hegseth’s House hearing shows partisan divide over Iran war

Season 2026 Episode 89 | 5m 40s

For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is on hold, but the military maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin reports.

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