# Hegseth, Dems Clash in First Hearing Since Start of Iran War

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Podcast: [The Arena with Kasie Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-arena-with-kasie-hunt-7354686)
Published: 2026-04-30T00:21:00+00:00
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Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after Secretary Pete Hegseth's contentious hearing on Capitol Hill. Rep. Pat Ryan, who questioned Hegseth, discusses. The Supreme Court limits the reach of the Voting Rights Act in a landmark case that could have repercussions for the 2026 midterms. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama reacts. Former FBI Director James Comey surrenders to law enforcement as his lawyers prepare to argue that he faces a vindictive prosecution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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