Pete Hegseth Under Fire: Dodges Leaked Intel Questions in Capitol Clash

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News (1 / 1) 13.05.2026 06:54 / Silia

Capitol sparks flew as former Fox host Pete Hegseth was pressed about Iran missile losses, wartime costs and leaked intelligence — and he declined to confirm the figures. Read on to discover the full story!

Hill Showdown

On May 12, 2026, Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appeared before House and Senate appropriations subcommittees as they requested a larger defense budget. Lawmakers pressed the defense secretary about the true progress of U.S. actions in Iran and how long replenishment might take.