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‘How Shameless Are You?’: Rep. Smith RIPS Hegseth As Pentagon Chief Struggles To Defend DOD Budget

| Apr 29, 2026, 11:42:21 PM | TOI.in
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Pentagon’s massive $1.5 trillion budget request—his first testimony since the Iran war began. Hegseth vowed to rebuild a military that strikes fear in adversaries while boosting troop morale, highlighting pay raises and improved living conditions. But critics are raising concerns over soaring defense spending and strategy as tensions escalate globally, putting the spotlight firmly on U.S. military priorities.

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2026 Assembly Verdict Signals Political Shift Across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala

The 2026 Assembly election results across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala indicate a significant political shift, with voters moving away from established power structures. Tamil Nadu has witnessed a major disruption with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as a strong force against the traditional DMK-AIADMK dominance. In West Bengal, the BJP appears poised for a historic breakthrough, while the ruling TMC faces widespread electoral setbacks. Meanwhile, Kerala is set to return to its pattern of alternating governments, with the Congress-led UDF taking a clear lead over the LDF. The verdict reflects an evolving voter preference for change, governance, and new political narratives.

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