The cost of the war involving United States and Iran has risen to nearly $29 billion, according to the Pentagon, as officials faced increased scrutiny over military spending and readiness during congressional hearings.

Former national security adviser and ex-congressman Mike Waltz is set to face a “brutal” confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday as he seeks Senate approval to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a nomination clouded by controversy.

Donald Trump has returned to Capitol Hill to meet Republicans in his first visit since the riot by supporters of his at Congress three years ago, News.Az reports citing BBC.