Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon's top official, will face his second day of scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The Senate Armed Services Committee will use Thursday's hearing to question the Defense Secretary about his handling of the war in Iran—marking the committee members' first opportunity to do so directly.
The appearance comes as Hegseth continues to face legislative oversight regarding military strategy and decision-making under the current administration. Democrats on the panel have signaled their intention to press the Defense Secretary on his operational approach and policy decisions affecting the Iran conflict.
