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Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Over $87.6 Billion Pentagon Funding Request

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.

Jul 21, 2026, 11:36 PM Guardian US

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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.

Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 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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US Senator Urges Wall Street to Reject Paid Early Access to Trump’s Truth Social Posts

Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.

CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 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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Nancy Mace Endorses Ralph Norman Over Trump’s Preferred Senate Candidate in South Carolina

Rep. Nancy Mace breaks with former President Donald Trump by endorsing Ralph Norman in the special Senate election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 4:39 PM

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Trump Directs Waiver of NDAs for Former Officials to Share UFO Information

President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to allow former employees and contractors to share information on unidentified anomalous phenomena without prior nondisclosure agreement restrictions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 4:21 PM

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Trump Directs Waiver of NDAs for Former Officials to Share UFO Information

President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to allow former government employees and contractors to share information on unidentified anomalous phenomena without prior nondisclosure agreement restrictions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 4:09 PM

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Trump Directs Waiver of NDAs for Former Officials to Share UFO Information

President Donald Trump orders federal agencies to allow former employees and contractors to disclose unidentified anomalous phenomena details without prior nondisclosure agreements.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 3:53 PM

Darline Graham to Run for Full Senate Term Following Trump Endorsement

South Carolina interim senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham announces candidacy for full Senate term after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement.

Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 3:10 AM

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Speaker Johnson's Plan to Bypass Democrats on SAVE Act Clears Key House Committee, Boosting GOP

The SAVE America Act, backed by former President Trump, advances through the House Rules Committee, setting up a chamber-wide vote despite ongoing Senate challenges.

Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 1:18 AM

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Darline Graham Announces Run for Full Senate Term Following Brother Lindsey Graham’s Death

Appointed to complete Lindsey Graham’s term, Darline Graham confirms her candidacy for a full Senate term with President Trump's endorsement.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 11:43 PM

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Darline Graham Announces Bid for Full Senate Term in South Carolina

Darline Graham, currently serving the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, declares her candidacy for a full term in the upcoming South Carolina Senate race.

CBS Politics | Jul 20, 2026, 6:48 PM

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Republicans Enter South Carolina Senate Race Despite Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham

Several GOP candidates are challenging Darline Graham in the upcoming South Carolina Senate primary, defying former President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 3:28 PM

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Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah Withdraws from Democratic Senate Primary

Nirav Shah steps aside to unify Democrats against Senator Susan Collins after a crowded primary field and recent candidate suspensions.

The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

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Jay Clayton Affirms Joe Biden’s 2020 Election Victory on Face the Nation

On July 19, 2026, Jay Clayton confirmed Joe Biden was certified as president in the 2020 election during a Face the Nation broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan.

CBS Politics | Jul 20, 2026, 12:04 AM

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High-Profile Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny from Outgoing GOP Senators

Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 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 Mark Warner to Vote Against Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Warner cites disappointment in Clayton's Senate Intelligence Committee testimony despite prior optimism about the Trump nominee.

CBS Politics | Jul 19, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Shenna Bellows Withdraws from Maine Senate Race as Troy Jackson Gains Momentum

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ends her Senate primary campaign, citing escalating attacks on democracy, as former state Senate President Troy Jackson emerges as the leading Democratic contender.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:14 PM

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El-Sayed Criticizes CNN’s Jake Tapper Over Iran and Israel Questions

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushed back against CNN host Jake Tapper’s questions on Iran and Israel, highlighting a disagreement within the Democratic Party on support for Israel and addressing past remarks about Iran’s former leader.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:10 PM

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Trump Urges Congress to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill in Honor of Lindsey Graham

President Trump calls for expanding the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 to include Iran, following recent escalations in U.S.-Iran tensions and to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 2:12 PM

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Rep. Ralph Norman Enters Special Senate Primary to Replace Late Lindsey Graham

Ralph Norman announced his candidacy for the special primary election to fill the late GOP Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat, amid a crowded field including Lynch and Graham’s sister.

NBC Politics | Jul 18, 2026, 9:50 PM