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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

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Jay Clayton Advances in Senate, Paving Way for Revival of Key Anti-Terror Surveillance Program

The Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, potentially reopening the path to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:02 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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Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Sentenced to Life in US Prison for Drug Trafficking

The co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay $15 billion after admitting to drug smuggling charges in a US court.

BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:42 AM

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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

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Trump Administration: Iran Conflict Enters ‘Time of Ambiguity’ Amid Escalating Military Strikes

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensify with a tenth consecutive day of exchanges following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Jordan air base.

NBC Politics | Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PM

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Senator Mark Warner Declines to Support Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Despite opposition from Senator Warner, Jay Clayton is expected to be confirmed as DNI due to Republican Senate control.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 19, 2026, 6:33 PM

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Senator Jon Ossoff Criticizes Trump on Election Claims Amid 2026 Senate Reelection Bid

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff intensifies criticism of former President Trump’s election claims while focusing on his Senate reelection campaign.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:20 AM

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Trump Revives China Election Interference Claims Amid Backlash; Iran Supreme Leader Criticizes U.S. Ceasefire Violations

President Trump’s recent primetime address reignited allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections, focusing on China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, while Iran’s Supreme Leader accused the U.S. of violating ceasefire agreements.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 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

Former DOJ Lawyer Liz Oyer Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

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Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

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Senator Jon Ossoff Challenges Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Acknowledgment During DNI Confirmation

During his confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton faced intense questioning from Senator Jon Ossoff regarding the acknowledgment of established facts, including the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 6:50 PM

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US Justice Department Denies New Mexico’s Request for Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 PM

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Democrats Boycott Senate Hearing on Fraud, Leaving Dais Empty

All Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee skipped the main questioning at a hearing focused on exposing fraud in America, drawing GOP criticism.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:11 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Makes Verbal Slip-Up During Confirmation Hearing

During his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche appeared to confuse his current and past roles while responding to a question about his relationship with former President Trump.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:36 PM

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Sen. Cassidy Rebukes Trump’s ASPR Nominee Over Hepatitis B Vaccine Claims

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Sean Kaufman, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for spreading misleading information about the hepatitis B vaccine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:43 PM

Jay Clayton Refuses to Confirm Biden’s 2020 Election Victory During Intelligence Chief Hearing

Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 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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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