Defense, Joint Chiefs Leaders to Testify on Iran Funding Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are scheduled to testify before the Senate on Tuesday. Their appearance is in connection with the White House’s request for supplemental funding. This follows a recent escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, which resulted in the deaths of three service members.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are slated to appear before the Senate on Tuesday. Their testimony will address the White House’s supplemental funding request.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rolling is also expected to participate in the upcoming testimony.
This Senate appearance comes days after an escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The recent events led to the deaths of three service members.
According to The Hill, the officials will provide insights into the situation and the funding needs.
