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.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
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After nearly five months of conflict, Iran faces heavy military and civilian casualties, while the United States and regional allies also suffer losses amid ongoing combat operations.
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President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
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Iran targeted US military installations in the Gulf, warning of intensified attacks as the conflict escalates with Houthi rebels threatening a blockade of Saudi ports.
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President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration; Netanyahu assured no arrest during US visit.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
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US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
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The United Nations urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, highlighting civilian casualties and threats to critical infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:06 PMgeneral
Gas prices in the United States have climbed back to an average of $4 per gallon as tensions escalate with new attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 2:50 PMgeneral
Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
NPR News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AMgeneral
After an Iranian missile and drone assault killed two U.S. service members at a base in Jordan, President Trump authorized further airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces.
Washington Times News | Jul 19, 2026, 10:11 PMus
A US service member was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq as the US launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising regional tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 9:05 PMus
Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the ongoing conflict with Iran and highlighted the current toll on U.S. forces.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 5:53 PMpolitics
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 PMus
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Germany will join a French-led nuclear exercise this year, marking a shift in European defence collaboration amid concerns over US security commitments.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 12:02 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 AMgeneral
Mayor Mamdani links Democratic Socialism to the New Deal era while addressing concerns about taxes and corporate investment in New York City.
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