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BBC World Service Washington D.C. 14d8d Impact 10

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his department's conduct of the war during a congressional hearing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Senator Tim Kaine that the 60-day timeline required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is currently on hold. The 1973 resolution requires a president to obtain Congressional authorization within 60 days of starting hostilities or withdraw troops. Defense Secretary Hexat argued during a Pentagon budget session that the war in Ukraine could continue without formal Congressional approval. He stated that the military operation period granted by the US Constitution has expired. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the administration, stating the American people do not believe the war is a success. Critics highlighted the conflict's cost exceeding $25 billion and its impact on US gasoline prices.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his department's conduct of the war during a congressional hearing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Senator Tim Kaine that the 60-day timeline required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is currently on hold. The 1973 resolution requires a president to obtain Congressional authorization within 60 days of starting hostilities or withdraw troops. Defense Secretary Hexat argued during a Pentagon budget session that the war in Ukraine could continue without formal Congressional approval. He stated that the military operation period granted by the US Constitution has expired. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the administration, stating the American people do not believe the war is a success. Critics highlighted the conflict's cost exceeding $25 billion and its impact on US gasoline prices. Hegseth addressed the House of Representatives but did not provide substantive answers to the core criticisms, according to the report. The discussion follows statements from Donald Trump regarding a potential blockade against Iran. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued before the Senate Armed Services Committee that additional congressional approval is not required for the ongoing conflict with Iran. Hegseth stated that the 60-day war authorization expired or paused because the US and Iran have been in a ceasefire since the 7th of last month. The statement was made during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

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Sources · 7 independent

BBC World Service

“The US defense secretary Pete Hegseth has defended his department's conduct of the war in a competitive appearance at a congressional hearing. He said the cost so far put at 25 billion”

BBC World Service

“congressional hearing He said the cost so far put at 25 billion”

ICI Radio-Canada

“Le secrétaire à la défense a dû s'expliquer pour la première fois sur la guerre en Iran. [...] Ça représente une somme colossale. Si c'est accepté, ça voudra dire 1,45 billion de dollars.”

ICI Radio-Canada

“Si c'est accepté, ça voudra dire 1,45 billion de dollars. en défense au cours de la prochaine année financière. On dit que c'est nécessaire pour acquérir de nouveaux équipements, de nouvelles frégates”

BBC World Service

“Meanwhile, in Washington, the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been quizzed for over six hours on the”

BBC World Service

“Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been quizzed for over six hours on the”

BBC World Service

“Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been quizzed for over six hours on the in Iran by the Armed Services Committee. It's the first time he's been questioned in such a manner under oath”

BBC World Service

“It's the first time he's been questioned in such a manner under oath and he told lawmakers that about 25 billion dollars had been spent on Operation Epic Fury so far.”

NPR

“For the first time, we have a cost estimate from Pentagon officials, $25 billion for the war that is now entering its third month.”

BBC WS backup

“we'll see Mr. Hegseth appear in front of senators tomorrow.”

BBC Radio 4

“Hexeth appear in front of senators tomorrow. But what the defence sector is trying? Before the ceasefire, they and US forces at the base were being targeted by dozens of drones and missiles a day.”

BBC WS backup

“we'll see Mr. Hegseth appear in front of senators tomorrow. But what conflict began. Before the ceasefire they and US forces at the base were being targeted by dozens of drones and missiles a day.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has testified before Congress for the first time since America and Israel launched a war against Iran.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“The fiery... hearing has seen heated exchanges. On the purpose and cost of America's war efforts”

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