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Defense Pete Hegseth

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US Defence Chief Hegseth Reports $37.5 Billion Cost So Far in Iran War

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.

Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM Al Jazeera

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The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) underway in the Western Pacific on 21 December 2004. Abraham Lincoln , with assigned Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2), was deployed to the Western Pacific 15 October 2004 to 4 May 2005.

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Senate Democrats Demand Inquiry into Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Concerns rise over extended deployment, supply shortages, and mental health issues on the aircraft carrier amid ongoing military operations.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 1:17 PM 2 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Trump Pauses Major Attacks on Iran Amid Rising Tensions and Domestic Opposition

US President Donald Trump has placed large-scale military strikes on Iran on hold, facing significant domestic opposition and complex strategic challenges.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 5:25 PM 1 source Single-source report

The Pentagon , looking northeast with the Potomac River and Washington Monument in the distance. The Tidal Basin is seen just below the Washington Monument. The marina which is visible is in Pentagon Lagoon, which is part of the Boundary Channel of the Potomac River. Trees border the Boundary Channel and exist both on the Virginia shoreline and on Columbia Island (an island in the Potomac River).

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Pentagon Revises Iran War Casualty Counts, Separates Recent Deaths into New Category

Four U.S. troops killed in recent Iran conflict are no longer included in the official Iran war death toll but listed under a new 'Overseas Operations' category, prompting questions about casualty accounting.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 PM 2 sources Lean-right source mix Compare

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Annual Testosterone Screenings for Service Members

New policy mandates annual testosterone level tests for troops aged 30 and older, with options for replacement therapy if diagnosed with deficiency.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 6:18 PM 2 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare

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US President Donald Trump Takes First Flight on New Air Force One Gifted by Qatar

The Boeing 747 jet, valued at $400 million, was gifted by Qatar and retrofitted for presidential use, with Trump dismissing concerns over cost.

ABC Australia News | Jul 2, 2026, 6:52 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating At a Capitol Hill hearing on July 22, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted Democratic senators over U.S. leadership in the ongoing conflict with Iran and criticized their reluctance to fund military efforts amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Clashes with Democrats Over Iran War Strategy and Military Funding

At a Capitol Hill hearing on July 22, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted Democratic senators over U.S. leadership in the ongoing conflict with Iran and criticized their reluctance to fund military efforts amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:27 AM 1 source Single-source report

Republican Senators Criticize Defense Secretary Hegseth for Excluding Democrats from Budget Briefings

Concerns rise that Pete Hegseth’s exclusion of Democrats from classified defense budget talks may hinder approval of a historic $1.5 trillion military spending increase.

Guardian US | Aug 13, 2026, 4:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A number of ship wakes can be seen in the area of the strait. Sunglint in the Persian Gulf to the northwest, accentuates the complex currents and oil slicks, seen as dark toned blue streaks on the surface. Qeshm Island, just off the coast of Iran, can be seen on the edge of the photo.

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Tehran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Following Trump Remarks

Iran claims management of the strategic waterway after President Trump suggested the U.S. might 'keep it,' amid rising tensions and security concerns.

CBS Politics | Aug 13, 2026, 11:42 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as Youngest White House Press Secretary Amid Trump’s Low Approval Ratings

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, announced her departure to focus on family, as President Trump appoints her a top outside adviser during a period of historic low approval ratings and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Guardian US | Aug 13, 2026, 5:52 AM 2 sources Left-weighted source mix Compare

When you're hot, you're hot! Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conduct training at the Silver Flag area of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2 during Beverly High 09-01, a local operational readiness exercise to test the readiness of Kadena's 18th Wing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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Trump Secretly Switched Planes Amid Credible Iranian Missile Threat at NATO Summit

President Trump moved from Air Force One to a different plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence detecting an Iranian plot to target the presidential jet with a missile during the NATO conference in Ankara.

CBS Politics | Aug 13, 2026, 2:47 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Secretly Switched Planes at NATO Summit; Rubio and Bessent Took Decoy Air Force One

President Trump flew on a secret plane from the NATO summit while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on a decoy flight publicly identified as Air Force One.

CBS Politics | Aug 12, 2026, 10:51 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Says He Was at Greater Risk on Secret Flight Than Decoy Air Force One

President Donald Trump reveals details of a covert flight out of Turkey involving a decoy Air Force One, citing security concerns and Secret Service operations.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 12, 2026, 7:41 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Elizabeth Warren Backs Efforts to Limit Defense Contractor CEO Payouts Following Trump Crackdown

Senator Elizabeth Warren credits former President Trump’s policies for reducing stock buybacks among top defense contractors and supports legislation included in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to sustain these changes.

Fox News Latest | Aug 11, 2026, 3:21 PM 1 source Single-source report

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with members of the Defense Policy Board at the Pentagon Washington, D.C., March 6, 2022. (DoD photo by Joseph Clark)

Pentagon Advisory Picks Linked to Trump Family Venture Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns

Two appointees to the Pentagon’s Defense Policy Board have ties to a venture capital fund partnered by Donald Trump Jr. that invests heavily in defense contractors benefiting from federal contracts.

Guardian US | Aug 11, 2026, 11:39 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Shifts Focus to Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

After more than 23 weeks of conflict, US President Donald Trump opts for economic measures over military action against Iran, citing financial strain on Tehran.

Al Jazeera | Aug 10, 2026, 11:55 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Delays Senate Vote on SAVE America Act, GOP Focuses on Defense Spending

Senate Republicans leave Washington without passing the SAVE America Act as President Trump intervenes over concerns of failure, shifting focus to a revised budget reconciliation plan and increased defense funding.

Fox News Latest | Aug 8, 2026, 12:12 PM 1 source Single-source report

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