Lawmakers press Hegseth on details on Iran war authorization, ceasefire and Pentagon funding

US lawmakers are pressing Hegseth on details regarding Iran war authorization, a ceasefire, and Pentagon funding, sparking debate over the $1.5 trillion budget request. The cost of the Iran war has already reached $29 billion, with projections for a 42% increase from 2026 levels. President Trump stated the ceasefire is ‘on life support’ and aims to suspend the gas tax.