Hegseth questioned on Iran war's increased cost, Pentagon 'plan B' if Congress denies budget request
May 12, 2026
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3:39Now PlayingHegseth questioned on Iran war's increased cost, Pentagon 'plan B' if Congress denies budget request
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as posted by the channelHegseth, appearing Tuesday before the House Appropriations subcommittee, was responding to a question from Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, the committee's Democratic ranking member. She asked whether the Pentagon has a "plan B" if Congress does not authorize the administration's $1.5 trillion budget request amid the Iran War.
President Donald Trump has rejected a recent offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and said a ceasefire between the two nations is on "massive life support."
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