Defense Secretary Hegseth Requests $67 Billion for Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested an additional $67 billion to fund the conflict with Iran. During the request, Hegseth defended Operation Epic Fury as a "historic military victory over Iran."

Senator Jon Ossoff questioned the validity of these claims, noting previous assertions from the administration that Iran's military had already been destroyed. The funding request follows ongoing efforts by the administration to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, a position reinforced by President Donald Trump during a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen service members in Dover.