Pete Hegseth Heckled by Iran War Protesters at Senate Hearing
Hegseth Heckled by Iran War Protesters at Senate Hearing

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced angry protesters at a crunch Senate hearing, with one shouting after just a few seconds: "Stop bombing our children in Iran and Palestine - this is illegal."

Senators Grill Hegseth Over War

Senators are questioning Mr Hegseth over the US war against Iran, as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities.

US Capitol Police removed a protester as Hegseth testified. This is a breaking story, more to follow.

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