Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress at a pair of hour-long hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, with the Pentagon chief facing tough questions from sceptical Democrats. Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support over his leadership and handling of the war. But a few GOP lawmakers questioned his dismissal of a top Army general, while some sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible to prevent civilian deaths.
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