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Sen. Rosen criticizes Hegseth over Iran war costs and ICE airport tactics

Jul 22, 2026

MS NOW interviewed Sen. Jackie Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about dignified transfers of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict. Rosen questioned the $37.5 billion war cost cited by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accused him of blocking promotions for Black and female soldiers, and criticized his temperament. The segment shifted to ICE operations, citing 65,000 people in detention and over 1,400 daily arrests, then detailed an incident at Harry Reid Airport and broader administration policies including immigration enforcement and the Middle East war. Rosen said she would not confirm DNI nominee Jay Clayton.

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Coons presses Hegseth on $67B Iran war funding request amid unspent DoD balances

Jul 21, 2026

The segment features Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) previewing his questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a hearing on supplemental funding for the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Coons highlights human costs including over 400 wounded service members and three recent fatalities whose remains are returning to Dover, questions the need for an additional $67 billion given $75 billion unspent, and criticizes Hegseth for distractions. The second half covers Coons' assessment of Iran's regime, proxies, Shahed drones, the closed Strait of Hormuz, and doubts about Trump's war goals and threats.

▶ Source: MS NOW