Pentagon Briefs House Lawmakers on U.S. War with Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions
A bipartisan group of House members received a Pentagon briefing on the ongoing conflict with Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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A bipartisan group of House members received a Pentagon briefing on the ongoing conflict with Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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Central Command reports expanded attacks across Iran, while the IRGC claims retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf and Syria.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 AMpolitics
On July 16, 2026, U.S. military forces conducted a boarding operation on a sanctioned oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, underscoring ongoing enforcement of international sanctions.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
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A bipartisan majority in the House approved the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, with six Democrats crossing party lines to support the nearly $1.15 trillion measure.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 1:11 AM
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called President Trump’s post on American military casualties in the Iran war “stupid,” sparking debate over the death toll comparisons across U.S. conflicts.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 4:57 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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As the 2026 midterms approach, state officials respond to President Trump’s assertions of election vulnerabilities, citing specific cases in Michigan and California.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 12:15 PM
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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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An amendment proposed by Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) to restrict Pentagon funding for Ukraine security assistance was defeated in a decisive House vote.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
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A debate unfolded on July 22, 2026, over the U.S. military's success in Iran following Operation Epic Fury, with Senator Ossoff questioning Defense Secretary Hegseth's characterization of the outcome.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 3:25 AM
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Top U.S. military officials testified before the Senate on July 21, 2026, seeking nearly $80 billion to replenish war stockpiles and support Trump administration priorities, facing skepticism from Democrats.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 10:37 PM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will appear before the Senate to discuss the White House’s supplemental funding request following a deadly escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 AM
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Amid evolving conflict dynamics in Iran, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg calls for a strategic shift including U.S. ground forces and revamped negotiations.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 4:57 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.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 1:06 AMpolitics
The former congresswoman challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s characterization of fallen servicemembers as making a 'sacrifice' amid ongoing conflict linked to Iranian strikes.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:40 AMpolitics
Senator John Fetterman criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for considering the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his U.N. visit, citing legal and practical concerns.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 7:11 PMpolitics
The U.S. State Department issued a global caution to Americans abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile and drone strike killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:58 PMpolitics
Adm. James Stavridis cautions the U.S. to monitor Iran’s activities in the Suez Canal amid escalating regional tensions and recent U.S. strikes.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 3:52 PMpolitics
The new military directive to test testosterone levels in troops over 30 has drawn criticism from medical experts and political figures.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:51 AMpolitics
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 AMpolitics
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran on July 19, 2026, in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two American service members.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:10 AMgeneral
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing whether the city can legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his anticipated visit for the United Nations General Assembly amid ICC arrest warrants.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 11:44 PMpolitics
CENTCOM confirms casualties among U.S. forces following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on military bases in Jordan amid escalating tensions over alleged ceasefire breaches.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:49 PMpolitics
Khamenei accuses the U.S. of violating ceasefire terms and warns of further retaliation as U.S. forces intensify strikes in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 PMShowing 1-24 of 39 articles.