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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.
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After nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes in the Middle East, the United States has paused its bombardments on Iran, with diplomatic talks ongoing and concerns over military resources.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:40 PM
world
After 13 nights of bombing, President Trump suspends attacks on Iran, while Tehran asserts control over the strategic waterway and declines peace talks.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 11:35 AM
world
After 13 consecutive nights of US airstrikes on Iran, no fresh attacks were reported for two days as diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM
politics
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
politics
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
politics
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade shared that former President Trump acknowledged the unpopularity of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran while emphasizing its necessity amid ongoing tensions and military concerns.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 5:15 PM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T01-11-45-294Z-senator-john-kennedy-discusses-saudi-nuclear-deal-and-u-s-war-policy-on-face-the-wikimedia-480.webp)
politics
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy addressed concerns about the Saudi civil nuclear deal and U.S. military involvement in the Middle East during a July 26, 2026 interview.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 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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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
world
The death toll of US troops in the Middle East conflict rose to 17 following Iranian attacks, prompting President Trump to promise severe consequences.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 9:19 PM
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President Trump will travel to Delaware to observe the return of three U.S. soldiers killed in recent Middle East hostilities involving Iran.
Washington Times News | Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 PM
politics
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
investigations
Eric Widmar, senior legal counsel to the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is stepping down early, highlighting a broader pattern of senior military leaders leaving under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
ProPublica | Jul 8, 2026, 11:46 PM
world
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump criticized fellow member states for their lack of support in Middle East operations and renewed calls for U.S. control over Greenland, while urging NATO allies to increase defense spending.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 10:21 AM
politics
The House approved a War Powers Resolution to limit military action in Iran, but the Senate narrowly rejected it, prolonging the current U.S. engagement without formal congressional authorization.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 5:56 PM
politics
U.S. officials report multiple Iranian airstrikes have caused injuries to American troops stationed in the Middle East since early July, amid escalating tensions.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 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
general
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
world
A lull in US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks has sparked hopes for renewed talks, while reports indicate Washington is restraining further escalation due to dwindling military supplies.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer introduced a bill requiring congressional approval for any new or increased taxes or fees passed by the D.C. Council.
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Lawmaker Ben Chan Han-pan calls for clear communication and sufficient facilities as the Legislative Council prepares to pass the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 4:39 AM
global-institutions
UN agencies highlight the compounded impact of poverty, drought, earthquakes, and decades of conflict on Afghanistan’s displaced populations and ongoing recovery efforts.
UN News | Jul 6, 2026, 9:59 PM
general
Months after a joint US-Israeli airstrike killed him, Iran holds public ceremonies attended by thousands and international dignitaries.
NPR News | Jul 4, 2026, 6:17 AMShowing 1-24 of 24 articles.