WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak
🔴 Tension RisingPBS2026-05-12
Defense Secretary Hegseth testified before Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate regarding the Trump administration's endgame for the Iran war. President Trump criticized the ceasefire as being on ‘life support,’ sparking debate about U.S. military spending and concerns about weapon depletion. The Pentagon stated that the cost of the Iran war has reached approximately $29 billion, primarily for replacing munitions and repairing equipment.