Why are senators threatening Pete Hegseth's budget? Inside Congress' demand for Iran strike reports

Naijaonpoint_ng | 18-06-2026 03:15pm |

Senators are considering withholding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget as a means to compel the Pentagon to provide additional information regarding U.S. military operations. This includes details about strikes on suspected drug boats and a controversial bombing of an Iranian girls' school that occurred at the onset of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The proposed budget freeze reflects lawmakers' demands for transparency and accountability concerning military actions in the region.

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