A heated Senate hearing erupted as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand clashed over the Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion budget, U.S. strikes on Iran, and President Donald Trump's claims of victory. Gillibrand questioned the soaring defense spending, while Hegseth accused her of pushing a political narrative instead of focusing on national security. Watch the explosive exchange and the biggest moments from this high-stakes Senate hearing. Show more Show less
'We’re focused on Iran, you’re on campaign commercials': Hegseth blasts Gillibrand at Senate hearing
A heated Senate hearing erupted as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand clashed over the Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion budget, U.S. strikes on Iran, and President Donald Trump's claims of victory. Gillibrand questioned the soaring defense spending, while Hegseth accused her of pushing a political narrative instead of focusing on national security. Watch the explosive exchange and the biggest moments from this high-stakes Senate hearing.
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