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WATCH: Sen. Merkley questions Caine in funding hearing as Iran war reignites
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5:13Now PlayingSen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., questioned Gen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Tuesday in a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Caine, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee about the Trump administration’s $87.6 billion supplemental funding request, the bulk of which would be used for the U.S. war with Iran.
Their appearance before Senate lawmakers comes after the U.S. rolled out its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. At least three American service members have been killed in recent days. As war between the two nations intensifies, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, forcing U.S. gas prices to jump again.
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