US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Criticism Over Iran and War Costs
A heated exchange unfolded as Michigan Senator labeled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a failure amid revelations of a $37 billion war cost.
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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.
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Former President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is not finished with Iran and suggested an underground nuclear site could be the next military focus.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 4:40 AM
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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.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 4:34 AM
politics
At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 3:49 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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Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:09 AM
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Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 12:49 AM
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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.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:36 PM
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President Zelenskyy appoints a new military chief after clashes between former Defence Minister Fedorov and outgoing chief Syrskyi sparked public unrest.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:52 PM
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM
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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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Funerals were held in Iran for children who died in a US strike on a school in Minab earlier this year.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:35 PM
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The UN condemns civilian killings as violence escalates in Gaza and the West Bank, with humanitarian agencies working to assist affected Palestinians.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:56 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila amid ongoing tensions over alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 US election.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:24 PM
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The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM
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For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
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In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
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US President Donald Trump met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on July 20 at the White House, amid Lebanon’s efforts to stabilize South Lebanon and address Hezbollah’s disarmament.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 6:41 PM
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President Trump addressed reporters on the escalating conflict with Iran and related U.S. military actions while meeting Lebanon's president on July 21, 2026.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 5:46 PM
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Increasing graduate numbers, slower hiring, and AI-driven changes are heightening competition for entry-level jobs worldwide.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 12:26 PM
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Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, shifts focus to domestic issues as DOJ investigates Harvard's financial aid policies.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 12:07 PM
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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.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:05 AM
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun plans to present a disarmament plan for Hezbollah to US President Donald Trump as Israel conditions troop withdrawal on Hezbollah's disarmament.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 AM
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China’s largest electric vehicle maker BYD reaches a production milestone in Brazil, expanding its footprint in South America while prompting strategic considerations in Europe.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:31 AMShowing 337-360 of 537 articles.