Military chaplains fear retaliation over ideological differences with Hegseth IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 23
The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections The Independent UK · Jul 22
Military chaplains say promotions are tied to pushing Pete Hegseth’s Christian ideology Active-duty faith leaders fear the defense secretary is rewarding ‘ideological conformity’ to elevate a narrow view of Christianity The Independent UK · Jul 22
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for domestic nuclear enrichment Trump administration hails agreement, which comes as the US fights a war with Iran in part to prevent Tehran enriching uranium domestically The Guardian - US · Jul 22
Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone is facing scrutiny from a federal judge The Independent UK · Jul 22
MAGA support for Trump’s Iran war plummets, poll finds: ‘Maximum level of frustration’ The president reportedly knows ‘the victory that he wants is completely politically impossible’ The Independent UK · Jul 22
Andy Burnham to allow continued use of UK bases for US strikes on Iran Andy Burnham will continue to allow the US to use military bases in the UK to launch some strikes on Iran, it has been revealed The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
'She Has the Problem': Pete Hegseth's Pastor Blasts Wives Refusing Intimacy to Their Husbands Now Doug Wilson, pastor to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, is facing criticism after suggesting some cases of marital rape should be handled by churches rather than police and arguing wives should not withhold sex for extended periods. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
First Thing: $37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ Defense secretary Pete Hegseth reveals costs so far as Trump administration seeks more funding The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
'You're a Failure': Pete Hegseth Slammed Over $37.5bn Cost of Iran War, Requests $80bn for More Funding US Defence Secretary faced intense questioning in Congress over a $80 billion military funding request, amid concerns about rising costs and unclear strategy in the ongoing conflict with Iran. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Pete Hegseth Torched By Gary Peters in Fierce Showdown as Senator Says Pentagon Chief Has ‘No Strategy’ and ‘No Long-Term Plan’ to Win Iran War Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) branded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a "failure" on Tuesday, accusing him of having "no strategy" and "no long-term plan" to win the war against Iran while seeking nearly $70 billion more from Congress. Benzinga · Jul 22
Hegseth told he has ‘blood on his hands’ by protesters at Iran war hearing IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
Hegseth heckled by protesters during Iran war funding hearing Pete Hegseth was heckled by protesters as he was questioned on the growing costs of the Trump administration’s war in Iran. The Independent UK · Jul 22
US defence chief challenged over Iran school bombing as crowds gather for funerals THE US defence chief has been challenged over what his department knew before launching an air strike that killed around 110 children at a school in… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Iran war briefing: Trump threatens to strike Iranian nuclear site IN FULL
Benzinga · Jul 22 Chuck Schumer Slams Trump After President Says Iran Conflict Had '18 Dead,' Accuses Him of 'Bragging' About US Military Losses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump after the president highlighted a lower U.S. military death toll in the Iran conflict compared with past wars.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order In today’s newsletter: A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending economic shockwaves far beyond its own borders
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Iran-US war latest: Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Tehran warns Trump of ‘eye for an eye’ response Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos
Euronews · Jul 22 Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.
The Times of India · Jul 22 War cost US over $37 billion, Hegseth says, as strikes on Iran continue for 11 straight days US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said the war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far as he defended President Donald Trump's funding request during a heated Senate hearing. Hegseth faced protests and sharp questioning ahead of a proposed $95 billion Republican budget package, which includes military funding alongside aid…
Benzinga · Jul 22 Pete Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion as He Seeks Billions More: 'Without These Funds, We Face Critical Shortfalls' The Pentagon has raised its official estimate for the cost of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran to $37.5 billion, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a broader request for nearly $70 billion in supplemental war funding during a Senate hearing.
The Conversation · Jul 22 Testosterone testing the military: how the manosphere shaped US government policy The United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and over be screened for testosterone deficiency as part of their periodic health assessment. Those younger than 30 can opt in.
France 24 · Jul 22 Middle East live: Trump attends dignified transfer of US service members killed in Iran war President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at a military base in Delaware for four US service members killed in the Iran war. Of the four slain soldiers, three were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan and another died…
The Economic Times · Jul 22 US Iran war bill climbs to $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks urgent funding The United States' war in Iran has reached $37.5 billion in costs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers. This conflict strains the Pentagon's budget and risks military personnel matters. A fragile ceasefire collapsed, leading to daily strikes and troop casualties. President Trump threatens escalation and new…