US Defense Secretary Requests $67 Billion More Amid $37.5 Billion Iran War Costs
Months into the US-led conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks additional funding as munitions stockpiles dwindle and economic costs rise.
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Months into the US-led conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks additional funding as munitions stockpiles dwindle and economic costs rise.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored four U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent attacks linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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The Republican-controlled House passed a budget resolution enabling a reconciliation bill to fund the conflict with Iran and support farmers, while also attempting to impose new voting restrictions.
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With midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump remains indifferent to the mounting costs and public disapproval of the ongoing war in Iran, despite growing concerns among Republicans and voters.
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With midterm elections approaching, President Trump remains indifferent to the mounting costs and public opposition to the ongoing war in Iran, despite growing unease among Republicans and voters.
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President Donald Trump paid respects at the transfer of remains of four U.S. service members killed amid renewed hostilities with Iran following the collapse of a ceasefire.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored four U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent attacks linked to Iran during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 6:57 PM
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With midterm elections approaching, public opposition to the Iran conflict grows, yet President Trump remains indifferent to its political and financial toll.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 6:31 PM
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored four U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent attacks linked to the ongoing war with Iran.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 6:17 PM
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On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, President Trump traveled to Delaware to honor fallen troops before heading to Georgia for economic remarks.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 1:26 PM
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 1:04 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila to prepare for President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Washington in September.
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At a Capitol Hill hearing on July 22, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted Democratic senators over U.S. leadership in the ongoing conflict with Iran and criticized their reluctance to fund military efforts amid a record $1.5 trillion budget request.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:27 AM
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The closure of the Bab al-Mandeb strait and ongoing US attacks on Iran intensify tensions, with significant military and economic impacts reported.
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The latest figure marks an increase from earlier estimates, while some experts suggest the total cost could be much higher.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 8:18 AM
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President Donald Trump declares US is "not finished" with attacks on Iran as military actions continue and diplomatic efforts falter.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 AM
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A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:41 AM
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The agreement, expected to be announced soon, could enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program with U.S. involvement.
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In a close 215-214 vote, the House passed a measure presuming approval for qualified military and civilian personnel to carry personal firearms on military installations, amid ongoing defense and personnel policy debates.
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The US continues military actions targeting Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump threatens an attack on an underground nuclear facility.
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