Watch live: Rubio faces House questions over Iran, State Department budget

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is returning to Capitol Hill to answer tough questions from the House Foreign Relations Committee about the Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget request for the State Department and the ongoing conflict with Iran. This hearing follows intense scrutiny from Democrats during previous hearings on Tuesday, where Rubio had to defend the administration's policies and budget cuts. The budget discussions and Iran conflict are critical as they impact U.S. diplomatic relations and national security, underscoring the importance of congressional oversight in these areas.