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Watch: Hegseth, Sen. Murray clash over Iran war funding request
Sen. Patty Murray criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what she described as an attempt to bypass the normal appropriations process, as the Trump administration seeks an additional $67 billion in funding amid escalating tensions with Iran. Murray accused the administration of poor planning due to the sudden funding request.
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- Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
- Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war