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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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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As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
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Following the deaths of three US troops in Iranian strikes, Democrats call on President Trump to halt the escalating conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 10:28 PMus
Following the withdrawal of Graham Platner amid scandal, Maine Democrats back former legislator Troy Jackson for Senate. Meanwhile, Bulgaria requests parliamentary approval to host US tanker aircraft to support Middle East operations.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 12:08 PMpolitics
As House Democrats split over military aid to Israel, key 2028 Democratic presidential contenders stake out differing positions on U.S.-Israel relations amid shifting party dynamics.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 10:05 AMpolitics
Michigan Senate candidate Haley Stevens rejects claims that Israel influenced former President Trump's decisions regarding Iran amid renewed U.S. strikes.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 8:53 PMus
Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 7:17 PMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
A recent Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows Democrats holding a narrow advantage over Republicans in the race for control of the U.S. House of Representatives this November.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:21 PMpolitics
President Trump intensifies military actions targeting Iran’s key infrastructure as both nations edge closer to conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 10:21 AMworld
Iran blames the United States for targeting bridges, a train station, and an airport in recent airstrikes following the collapse of peace talks.
Africanews | Jul 18, 2026, 7:22 AMworld
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is ousted amid wartime protests, while President Zelensky reshuffles government during critical military operations. Meanwhile, global oil tensions persist following a contested Memorandum of Understanding.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:15 AMgeneral
President Trump praised his administration’s achievements and outlined election security concerns in a primetime speech aimed at energizing Republicans for the upcoming midterm elections.
Washington Times News | Jul 17, 2026, 4:12 AMworld
United States President Donald Trump is set to deliver a rare primetime address on Thursday night, centering on elections and related issues amid renewed scrutiny of the 2020 vote.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 11:25 PMpolitics
House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PMus
President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PMpolitics
As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AMus
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 PM
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:24 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Four and a half months after hostilities began, the US and Iran are escalating military actions, with Iran rejecting a return to pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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