Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump is visiting Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of soldiers killed in Iran, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces congressional scrutiny over a $67 billion Pentagon funding request. Additionally, Trump-endorsed candidates have secured primary nominations in Arizona.
Why it matters
The rising casualty count in the Iran conflict and the debate over unauthorized war funding represent critical challenges to the current administration's foreign and domestic policy.
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