- Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, was heckled by protesters during his testimony on the rising costs of the administration's war in Iran.
- In his first testimony on the conflict in over two months, Mr Hegseth urged senators to approve an 'urgent, necessary injection' of $67bn for the US military.
- During his opening remarks in Washington DC, protesters accused him of having 'blood on his hands'.
- Protesters demanded an end to bombing in Iran and Palestine, stating it was illegal.
- Senator Susan Collins paused the proceedings twice due to the outbursts, stressing the need for order in the hearing room.
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