Pete Hegseth denies lying to Trump on Iran strategy during Senate testimony
🔴 Tension RisingNewsweek2026-04-30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Trump administration believes a ceasefire with Iran pauses the 60-day limit imposed by the War Powers Act. However, Democrats disagree, raising constitutional concerns and questioning the administration's strategy. Hegseth also denied allegations of investing in defense stocks and claimed he never lied to President Trump about U.S. military strategy in Iran.