"Hegseth is asking the Senate for money"

July 21, 2026, 4pm; As the War in Iran appears to be spiraling out of the administration's control; its popularity plummeting; and money and munitions run low, Pete Hegseth’s testimony -- the first time he has answered Senators' questions about the conflict in months -- comes amid a dire budget crunch. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.