Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion and defended a $95 billion funding request during a contentious Senate hearing. The hearing included protests, discussions of 17 U.S. military deaths, and bipartisan concerns over escalating costs and duration, while the White House urged immediate approval of the budget package.