Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, prepare to testify Tuesday before a House subcommittee on Capitol Hill. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) | | | | | | |  What to know Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan scrutiny over the Trump administration's Iran war costs and $1.45 trillion Pentagon budget. Lawmakers questioned munitions use, stockpile security and the need for supplemental funding. Concerns arose over the administration's approach to Iran, troop withdrawal from Germany and unspent Ukraine aid. Hegseth defended the budget and military operations, while some Republicans expressed frustration. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | Column Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina Martin | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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