Democrats push to revoke Hegset over Iran handling

A group of Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution calling for the suspension of the Department of Defense's Hybrid Energy Grid (Hegset) program. The resolution lists five specific accusations against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, alleging that the program undermines U.S. strategic posture toward Iran. Lawmakers argue the initiative diverts resources and signals a weakened stance on Tehran. The move reflects growing congressional pressure on the Pentagon over its handling of Iran-related security issues.