Top Democrat slams Trump officials’ ‘totally insufficient’ answers in closed-door briefing about Iran operation – as it happened

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While speaking today, Pete Hegseth acknowledged the fourth US service member killed in Iran's counterattacks.

War is hell and always will be," he said. Our grateful nation honors the four Americans we have lost thus far and those injured - the absolute best of America."