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Hegseth Defends Iran War, Powell Stays On As Fed Chair, SCOTUS Voting Rights Case
April 30, 2026·13 minnews briefnews
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- The Pentagon estimates $25 billion spent on the war with Iran, covering ammunition, jet fuel, and military operations.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on war expenditures and strategic objectives.
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains nearly halte
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Pete HegsethJerome PowellKevin DoneganSamuel AlitoAtiva EllisMark ZandiRon DeSantis
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