About this episode

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the House Armed Services Committee regarding the Iran war, with insights from Melissa Murray and Admiral John Kirby.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee, marking his first hearing since the Iran war began. MS NOW's Melissa Murray reports and is joined by Admiral John Kirby.

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Host: Melissa Murray

Guests: Pete Hegseth, Admiral John Kirby

Topics covered

• Iran war
• Defense Secretary
• House Armed Services Committee
• military testimony
• political analysis

Keywords

• Iran war
• Pete Hegseth
• Melissa Murray
• Admiral John Kirby
• House Armed Services Committee
• military
• testimony

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Organizations: House Armed Services Committee

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