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POLITICSJul 21 · 21:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy LISA MASCARO, Associated Press

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion, defending a GOP-proposed $95 billion budget package for military and other priorities. The hearing faced protests after the Pentagon reported 17 U.S. deaths and over 100 injuries in the conflict, with Democrats criticizing the funding as a potential 'forever war.'

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Pete HegsethpersonIranplaceUnited StatesplaceSenate Appropriations CommitteeorganizationPatty MurraypersonDonald TrumppersonGOPorganizationJoint Chiefs of StafforganizationBrooke RollinspersonStrait of HormuzplaceMike Johnsonperson
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