WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Bessent testify on Capitol Hill
The article discusses a live hearing taking place on Capitol Hill featuring Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Hegseth is set to testify about the proposed Defense department budget of $813.5 billion, addressing recent civil unrest, which led to the deployment of 700 Marines in response to riots in Los Angeles.He emphasized the Pentagon’s readiness to deploy troops to other cities if needed for law enforcement safety. Meanwhile, Bessent will also present before a House committee, as the discussions revolve around notable budgetary and defense issues. The event highlights the intersection of defense spending and public safety amidst ongoing societal challenges.
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Bessent testify on Capitol Hill
Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will return to Capitol Hill at 10 a.m. to testify on the Defense Department’s fiscal budget, which is currently proposed at $813.5 billion.
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Hegseth’s hearing with lawmakers comes amid the riots in Los Angeles, for which he deployed 700 Marines to respond. Hegseth warned that the Pentagon intended to deploy troops to other cities if riots broke out and threatened the safety of law enforcement officials.
Scott Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before a House committee at 10 a.m.
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