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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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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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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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The Pentagon announced the names of two American service members killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan and confirmed subsequent U.S. strikes.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 2:59 AM
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The Pentagon announced the names of two American service members killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, as the U.S. responded with additional strikes.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Following deadly attacks over the weekend, the Pentagon disclosed the names of fallen U.S. service members, including 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales. President Trump has pledged retaliation against Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 1:10 AM
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The Pentagon reports that 96 percent of injured U.S. service members have returned to duty following renewed military actions against Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone deficiency tests for service members aged 30 and older, but experts question the scientific basis and potential risks.
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A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Pentagon to continue requiring journalists to be escorted on its grounds, siding with the Trump administration in an ongoing legal dispute.
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House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 PM
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A Financial Times report exposes how Iran leveraged ad tracking data to locate U.S. troops, highlighting the risks of digital data exchanges in modern warfare.
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The panel will examine the planning and execution of the mandate that resulted in over 8,700 service members leaving the military.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:28 PM
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Senior U.S. defense officials have reviewed potential military actions targeting Cuba, including a large-scale air assault by the 101st Airborne Division, while the Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 6:55 PM
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The Pentagon has prevented the publication of a government watchdog report on the costly and troubled F-35 fighter jet program.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:13 PM
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As U.S. airstrikes on Iran enter a fourth consecutive day, lawmakers question the Pentagon on escalating war expenses.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:41 PM
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A Defense Department inspector general report reveals the Mesquite, Texas facility has failed to produce any 155mm artillery projectile parts, impacting U.S. Army ammunition replenishment efforts amid ongoing support for Ukraine.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 7:09 PM
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Mark Esper endorses President Trump’s decision to resume the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, calling it the right move during an appearance on CNN.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 5:21 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
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Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee chair Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization stalls President Trump’s effort to secure a record defense spending package for 2027.
The Hill | Jul 12, 2026, 11:17 PM
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Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar, senior legal counsel to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine, is leaving nearly a year ahead of schedule amid a wave of Pentagon departures since the start of the second Trump administration.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 1:12 AM
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A call for transformation emphasizes moving beyond World War II-era strategies to address contemporary security challenges.
National Review | Jul 8, 2026, 4:50 AM
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Rep. John Garamendi plans an amendment to bar at least $150 million in military funds from financing the East Wing ballroom project, amid controversy over funding and military involvement.
The Hill | Jun 30, 2026, 10:25 PM