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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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Pentagon Leaders Testify on $88 Billion War Funding as Trump Signals No Interest in Iran Talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.

NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM

Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Jay Clayton’s Nomination Despite Democratic Opposition

The Senate intelligence committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote amid partisan criticism.

Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:03 PM

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Hegseth and Gen. Caine Testify Before Senate Amid Rising Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Hegseth and Caine to Testify on Iran War Supplemental Funding After Recent Escalation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will appear before the Senate to discuss the White House’s supplemental funding request following a deadly escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 AM

Maine Democrats Rally Behind Troy Jackson as Senate Race Heats Up; Bulgaria Seeks US Military Support

Following the withdrawal of Graham Platner amid scandal, Maine Democrats back former legislator Troy Jackson for Senate. Meanwhile, Bulgaria requests parliamentary approval to host US tanker aircraft to support Middle East operations.

Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 12:08 PM

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US President Alleges Chinese Election Meddling, Questions Raised Over 600,000 Student Visas

Following claims of Chinese interference in US elections, calls grow to reduce Chinese student visas amid tightened restrictions by the Department of Homeland Security.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 1:32 AM

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Senate Questions Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump During DOJ Confirmation Hearing

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM

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Epstein Survivors Attend Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were present at the July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who defended the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related files and pledged to restore public trust.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 PM

Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump’s nominee Todd Blanche testifies amid scrutiny over career prosecutor purges, Epstein files, and controversial charges.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM

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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

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Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee on ODNI Nomination

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton appears before Senate panel as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 PM

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Jay Clayton to Testify at Senate Confirmation Hearing for DNI Nomination

After a delay caused by President Trump’s request, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15, 2026.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:03 AM

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Amid Rising ICE Controversies

Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in First Major Confirmation Battle Since Lindsey Graham’s Death

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AM

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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Joins Long Tradition of Family Succession in Congress

Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed interim senator, continuing a legacy of relatives replacing late family members in Congress.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PM

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Justice Kagan Reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Pivotal Vote in Her Supreme Court Confirmation

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan honored the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and recalled his crucial bipartisan support during her 2010 confirmation hearing.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 PM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Amid Controversy Over Judge’s Bar Referral

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing following a recent bar discipline referral by Judge Kathleen Williams.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 1:52 PM

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Donald Trump Calls Late Sen. Lindsey Graham's Defense of Brett Kavanaugh His 'Finest Moment'

President Donald Trump praised the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2018 defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and agreed to a broader CNN interview with Jake Tapper following Graham's sudden death.

Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 6:41 PM

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Lindsey Graham, Longtime South Carolina Senator and Trump Ally, Dies at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away after a brief illness, marking the end of a 23-year tenure in the U.S. Senate.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 12, 2026, 1:23 PM

US Senator and Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Dies After Brief and Sudden Illness

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.

Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM

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Sen. Schiff Probes DOJ’s Closure of Abbott Baby Formula Contamination Investigation

Senator Adam Schiff questions the Justice Department’s decision to halt felony charges against Abbott Laboratories over Cronobacter contamination linked to infant formula.

CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 PM

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Political Analyst Warns Maine Senate Seat at Risk if Graham Platner Remains on Ballot

Amid sexual assault allegations denied by him, Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces mounting pressure to withdraw from Maine’s Senate race, potentially impacting Democrats’ Senate flip chances.

NBC Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 5:50 AM