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Politik·30.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Hegseth Faces Six-Hour Grilling Over Iran War Costs Amid Democratic Criticism

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a nearly six-hour congressional hearing on the Iran war, where officials revealed operations have cost $25bn so far. Democrats accused the administration of lying to the public and waging an unauthorized 'war of choice', while the White House seeks a record $1.5tn defence budget increase. The hearing also addressed a deadly Minab strike that killed 168 people, including 110 children.

BBC World

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Politik·29.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Hegseth Faces Six-Hour Grilling Over Iran War Costs Amid Democratic Criticism

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced nearly six hours of questioning from the House Armed Services Committee in his first testimony under oath since the Iran war began. Democrats criticized the conflict as an expensive "war of choice" waged without Congressional approval, with the war costing $25bn so far. The White House has requested a record $1.5tn defense budget, while a ceasefire with Iran allows for peace talks. The hearing also addressed a deadly Minab strike that killed 168 people, including 110 children, which US investigators believe American forces may have unintentionally caused.

BBC World

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Hegseth Testifies Iran War Cost at $25B, Faces Democratic Criticism Over Strategy

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Defense·29.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Hegseth Testifies Iran War Cost at $25B, Faces Democratic Criticism Over Strategy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the Iran war, now in its third month, has cost $25 billion so far, with estimates suggesting it could reach $1 trillion. Hegseth called congressional Democrats the biggest 'adversary' and said Iran's nuclear facilities have been 'obliterated,' though ranking member Adam Smith countered that Iran's nuclear program remains intact and the administration lacks a clear winning strategy.

CNBC

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Kevin Warsh Faces Democratic Criticism at Fed Chair Confirmation Hearing

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Politik·21.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Kevin Warsh Faces Democratic Criticism at Fed Chair Confirmation Hearing

Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, faced sharp criticism from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing, with Senator Elizabeth Warren calling him a "sock puppet" for presidential policies. Lawmakers questioned his financial disclosures, crypto investments, and independence amid concerns Trump seeks to influence interest rate decisions. Warsh denied Trump ever asked him to commit to any rate decision. Powell's term ends May 15, but prediction markets show only 37% expect confirmation by that date.

Cointelegraph

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