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July 21, 2026, 4pm; As the War in Iran appears to be spiraling out of the administration's control; its popularity plummeting; and money and munitions run low, Pete Hegseth’s testimony -- the first time he has answered Senators' questions about the conflict in months -- comes amid a dire budget crunch.
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