Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee as lawmakers consider the Trump administration’s request for additional emergency funding amid renewed escalation in the U.S. conflict with Iran. Multiple outlets report the session comes shortly after recent days of increased hostilities, which included the deaths of three U.S. service members. The administration seeks $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, with sources describing substantial portions of the request as intended to sustain the Iran war effort, including a figure cited as $67.1 billion earmarked for that purpose. The funding package is also described as covering other priorities, including assistance related to an Ebola outbreak and aid to U.S. farmers. Some reporting also frames broader policy elements of the overall package as including voting-related changes advocated by the White House. Outlets say senators are expected to question Hegseth and Caine about the costs and necessity of the Iran-focused spending, and about the Pentagon’s ability to continue operations. The Senate session is part of the administration’s effort to secure congressional approval for the request.