Hegseth Under Fire Over War Budget | Oakland News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire as senators grill him over a $95 billion military and farm aid package, amid rising casualties—17 dead, 450 injured since July—and growing concerns this could become another “forever war.” With Trump claiming a deal is near, lawmakers question why more funds are being requested without clear results. Senators also demand answers on testosterone supplements promoted by the Pentagon and a deadly attack on an Iranian school. A war powers resolution looms, while the budget’s reconciliation path could pass without Democratic support—but Republican defections and deficit fears threaten its fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8031c4b403973f1a