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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 30, 2026
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Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing
The White House has asked Congress to boost the US defence budget to $1.5tn (£1.1tn), a sweeping rise that would mark the largest expansion in military spending since World War Two. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour hearing regarding the ongoing Iran war.
- The conflict has so far cost the US $25 billion.
- Key figures included Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Dan Caine, and defence department’s chief financial officer Jules Hurst.
- The hearing also touched upon the White House's request to boost the US defence budget to $1.5 trillion, a significant increase described as a "war of choice" by some Democrats.
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