US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Criticism Over Iran and War Costs
A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.
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A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.
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