Washington, United States of America. 30 April, 2026. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, right, replies to a question during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, April 30, 2026 in Washington, D.C. During a combative hearing Hegseth was grilled on the Iran War, civilian deaths, Christian Nationalism and race issues. Credit: PO1 Eric Brann/DOD Photo/Alamy Live News

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