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Washington Post • May 12, 2026 13:33

Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny over mounting Iran war costs

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The defense secretary appears before Congress as a ceasefire with Tehran falters and lawmakers object to the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.

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