Ashley Hinson speaks in support of $1.5 trillion defense funding package

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 937

Last Updated: 18 hours, 8 minutes ago

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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said Monday she supports providing the U.S. Department of Defense funding that allows the nation to have a strong military presence during their war with Iran.

Earlier Monday, Hinson, who running for U.S. Senate in 2026, appeared alongside U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a campaign event supporting U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn at JR’s Southpork Ranch. Hegseth called for Iowans to support Nunn’s reelection campaign in the 3rd District because …

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