Article Summary

This article covers a congressional hearing where lawmakers question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the U.S. war with Iran, focusing on concerns over rising costs, civilian casualties like a school bombing, and lack of congressional approval. It highlights political pushback from both Democrats and some Republicans, and describes how Hegseth has avoided tough questioning until now, often relying on conservative media and religious rhetoric to defend his actions. The piece frames the conflict as controversial and raises doubts about the leadership and justification behind the war.