During the appearance with Defense Secretary Dan Caine, Hegseth is expected to argue that the United States needs more drones, missiles, defense systems and warships - and thereby justify the record-high proposed defense budget of $1,500 billion, writes the AP.
The hearing comes just days before the Iran war reaches the 60-day deadline for Congress to authorize military action. The Iran war has drawn strong opposition, primarily from Democrats, but has also been questioned by members of President Donald Trump's own Republican Party.
