Pentagon Shake-Up: Hegseth Faces Fire from Democrats in Tense Hearing US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers yesterday, marking his first time under oath since the start of the Iran conflict. In a nearly six-hour-long hearing, Hegseth clashed with his critics over various issues, including the military's handling of the war and allegations of mismanagement within the Defence Department. As tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, Hegseth's testimony has sparked widespread debate about the effectiveness of the administration's strategy and the Pentagon's ability to execute it. With Democrats pushing for greater transparency and accountability, Hegseth's performance will be closely watched for signs of a shift in the administration's approach to the crisis.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war.
