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Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., asks questions following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance hearing to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Washington.

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Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it? Congress never authorized the war, yet never fully objected to it. Now lawmakers must grapple with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s war. That includes the lives lost, the billions spent and the national security fallout. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the rounds on Capitol Hill this past week as Congress considers an additional $350 billion for the Pentagon. But uncertainty and skepticism over the deal the Trump struck with Iran to end the war leave many questions.