"The scheduled hearing is officially focused on the Defense Department's annual budget request, but lawmakers are expected to press for answers on the administration's military strategy on Iran."
"All 27 Democratic members of the committee wrote to chair Mike Rogers, urging immediate public testimony, stating: We believe the military action against Iran necessitates that the Department of Defense immediately testify."
"Rogers himself broke with the White House to say, The administration needs to be more forthcoming. I feel like the people they sent over here to brief us are being very constrained and that needs to change."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to testify before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, focusing on the Defense Department's budget request. Lawmakers are expected to question him about the military strategy concerning Iran. Democratic committee members have urged for immediate public testimony, citing the need for transparency regarding military actions. Some Republicans have also expressed concerns about the administration's communication, with committee chair Mike Rogers emphasizing the need for more forthcoming answers from the administration.
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