Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to testify regarding a supplemental funding request. The Trump administration is seeking $87.6 billion to address several national security and domestic priorities.
The funding request includes provisions for ongoing military operations related to Iran, as well as resources to manage an Ebola outbreak. Additionally, the proposal allocates financial assistance for U.S. farmers and other domestic needs.
The hearing allowed committee members to question the administration's top defense officials on the specific allocation and necessity of the funds. The request comes amid President Trump's statements regarding the administration's stance on Iranian military actions.