The Weekly: Hegseth Faces Congress, King Charles Visits DC, Lawmakers Pass FISA & Budget Package

This week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill—pressed on U.S. policy in Iran, military posture, and the path forward amid rising global tensions. Across town, a royal visit drew attention and diplomatic focus—as King Charles III arrived in Washington, highlighting the state of U.S.-U.K. relations at a complicated moment. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers moved major legislation—passing an extension of FISA surveillance authorities and advancing a budget reconciliation package after a marathon round of votes in the Senate. And in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, questions lingered about political rhetoric and security following a high-profile incident that drew bipartisan reaction. That’s all ahead on The Weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices