Sen. Jeanne Shaheen pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the administration’s request for additional funding related to Iran, questioning why more taxpayer dollars are needed when billions in previously approved defense funding remain unspent. Shaheen pointed to delays in Ukraine security assistance, noting manufacturers have yet to receive contracts despite congressional appropriations. She argued the Pentagon should use existing funds or seek transfer authority before requesting new appropriations. Hegseth faced repeated questions over spending priorities, procurement delays, and budget execution as lawmakers scrutinized the administration’s handling of defense resources amid rising global security challenges. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />#JeanneShaheen #PeteHegseth #Iran #Ukraine #DefenseBudget #Pentagon #USSenate #Congress #NationalSecurity #MilitarySpending #TrumpAdministration #ForeignPolicy #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #USPolitics<br /><br />~HT.410~PR.498~GR.508~ED.194~VG.HM~
