# Dems Grill Hegseth Over Iran War

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Podcast: [The Beat with Ari Melber](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beat-with-ari-melber-743451)
Published: 2026-04-29T23:22:56+00:00
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee, marking his first hearing since the Iran war began. MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports and is joined by Admiral John Kirby.

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