Secretary Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs of Conflict with Iran
As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
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President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:30 AM
world
US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:09 AM
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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.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM
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Top U.S. military officials testified before the Senate on July 21, 2026, seeking nearly $80 billion to replenish war stockpiles and support Trump administration priorities, facing skepticism from Democrats.
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The death toll of US troops in the Middle East conflict rose to 17 following Iranian attacks, prompting President Trump to promise severe consequences.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 9:19 PM
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President Trump will travel to Delaware to observe the return of three U.S. soldiers killed in recent Middle East hostilities involving Iran.
Washington Times News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 PMpolitics
The former congresswoman challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s characterization of fallen servicemembers as making a 'sacrifice' amid ongoing conflict linked to Iranian strikes.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:40 AMus
Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 7:17 PMpolitics
Two American service members were killed and a third is missing after an Iranian strike on a US base in Jordan, prompting US airstrikes on Iran and comments from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AMworld
Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PMpolitics
Khamenei accuses the U.S. of violating ceasefire terms and warns of further retaliation as U.S. forces intensify strikes in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 PMworld
New health screening measures will test US troops aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency as part of routine annual check-ups.
France 24 English | Jul 17, 2026, 5:53 AMus
The US renewed its blockade on Iranian ports by disabling an oil tanker near Kharg Island, while Iran faced strikes including on Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran released a detained US citizen and immigration enforcement deaths prompt international scrutiny.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:48 AMworld
As the US resumes military strikes on Iran, concerns grow over the depletion of its weapons inventory and delays in munitions production.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:49 PMpolitics
As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AM
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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a new task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 2:46 AM
investigations
Ten Democratic lawmakers accuse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of undermining a key program aimed at reducing civilian casualties in U.S. military operations, raising concerns about military accountability and moral standing.
ProPublica | Jul 8, 2026, 4:49 PM
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President Trump plans to signal intent to resume F-35 sales to Turkey, reversing a previous ban, but faces opposition from Republicans and Israel amid concerns over Turkey's Russian defense systems.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 10:22 AM
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump expressed willingness to allow Turkey to purchase American F-35 jets despite previous sanctions and ongoing alliance challenges.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 7, 2026, 9:46 AM
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On the US's 250th Independence Day, President Donald Trump spoke separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and upcoming NATO summit.
Euronews | Jul 6, 2026, 5:58 AM
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte aims to maintain alliance cohesion and keep Donald Trump engaged amid disputes over military commitments and the Iran conflict ahead of the Ankara summit.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 4, 2026, 4:57 PM
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ICE alleges New York attorney Suraj Raj Singh filed 118 fraudulent documents in 54 immigration cases, prompting a Notice of Intent to Fine from Homeland Security Investigations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 1:32 AM
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Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
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