Demonstrators opposed to the war in Iran and the Palestinian cause interrupted the Senate confirmation hearing of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports. The hearing was temporarily halted.
01 · THE DISPATCH
Pro-Palestinian and anti-war protesters disrupted the Senate hearing of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening, according to reports. The demonstrators, who oppose US military operations in Iran and support the Palestinian cause, caused a temporary halt to the proceedings. Hegseth is currently undergoing Senate confirmation as Secretary of Defense. The hearing resumed shortly after the interruption.
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