Published May 12, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source
Watch live: Hegseth, Caine testify before House on Iran, defense budget
The Hill
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine are scheduled to testify before the House Appropriations Committee. Their testimony will focus on President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 budget for the Pentagon. The hearing occurs amid increasing pressure on the existing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, as neither side has accepted proposals to resolve the conflict.