As a major deadline in the Iran war approaches, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Democratic lawmakers about the administration’s objectives, while Republicans emphasized the need for continued pressure.

Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are testifying before lawmakers about the Pentagon's ask for $1.5tn (£1.1tn).

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the $1.45 trillion defence budget, but the hearing quickly focused on the ongoing war in Ira