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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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Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19, citing fears of prosecution, as partisan disputes over the pandemic’s beginnings continue six years later.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM
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The National Defense Authorization Act faces criticism over war spending and sovereignty concerns following President Trump’s unauthorized attack on Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 11:57 AM
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With midterm elections approaching, public opposition to the Iran conflict grows, yet President Trump remains indifferent to its political and financial toll.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 6:31 PM
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As Iran launched new attacks on U.S. allies, Secretary Hegseth defended requests for increased war funding during a contentious Senate hearing.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 4:16 AM
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Leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong faces scrutiny over a 2021 social media post calling to abolish the Senate, a claim her campaign now denies despite the post remaining publicly accessible.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 10:03 PM
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The Pentagon has reclassified recent U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict under a new category linked to the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, amid ongoing tensions and scrutiny over the war's toll.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
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Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former defense lawyer for Donald Trump, encounters doubts from within the Republican Party as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on his confirmation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 8:56 PM
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The U.S. eased military strikes on Iran to allow for negotiations, with President Trump confirming Iran’s request for talks while preparing to visit Michigan ahead of primaries.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
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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
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GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's cost estimate for the Iran War is challenged by experts who claim the actual expenses are significantly higher amid ongoing conflict and congressional concerns.
Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:33 PM
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Republicans express concern about rising U.S. casualties, civilian deaths in Iran, and economic impacts amid ongoing war, following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony on emergency funding.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 11:09 AM
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The National Defence Authorisation Act, reflecting President Trump's military budget increase request, passes narrowly in the House amid concerns over war funding and Israel collaboration.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 2:22 AM
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With midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump remains indifferent to the mounting costs and public disapproval of the ongoing war in Iran, despite growing concerns among Republicans and voters.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 9:14 PM
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With midterm elections approaching, President Trump remains indifferent to the mounting costs and public opposition to the ongoing war in Iran, despite growing unease among Republicans and voters.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 8:07 PM
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Months into the US-led conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks additional funding as munitions stockpiles dwindle and economic costs rise.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:21 PM
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Pete Hegseth informs Senate of war expenses as regional tensions persist and US-Lebanon flights resume after four decades.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 1:04 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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President Donald Trump declares US is "not finished" with attacks on Iran as military actions continue and diplomatic efforts falter.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 AM
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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.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:41 AM
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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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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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Democratic hopeful Abdul El-Sayed took aim at CNN during a Grand Rapids rally, referencing his recent challenging interviews on the network.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 6:17 AM