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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Iran has attacked a tanker in the strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after the US launched a tenth consecutive night of strikes…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/us-troops-injured-killed-iran-war-attacks-pentagon?
Senators grilled Hegseth on Iran. Here are 3 big moments from the hearing | PBS News
The latest estimate of total costs in the Iran war so far is now: $37.5 billion, Hegseth told Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., which anticipates costs through the end of the fiscal year on Sept.30.
This is up from the $29 billion estimate put out by the Pentagon comptroller in May. At the time, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the top Democrat on the committee, called the estimate "suspiciously low."…
This Trump Appointee Ghosted Me, So I Called Him Out in Public
CFPB Director Russell Vought didn't respond to my letter, so I asked him about it in public.
This administration is adding medical debt BACK onto credit reports. A trip to the ER shouldn't bankrupt you or prevent you from getting a mortgage.
I fought for years to successfully remove medical debt from credit reports and I’ll keep fighting the administration on this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC25W2llCMI
A felony for homeless camping in public? 1 state is making arrests : NPR
Supporters of these laws say they enable public officials to enforce rules that already exist and provide incentive for unhoused people to seek shelter. But opponents call the laws cruel and say that an arrest record only makes it harder for those experiencing homelessness to secure a job or a home...
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5887358/tennessee-homeless-arrest-felony-camping-ban
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote by New Jersey motor vehicle system error, Gov. Sherill says | PBS News
The Democratic governor, who took office this year, blamed a Motor Vehicle Commission system software error but said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots...
Democrats urge Trump to halt Iran war after US troop deaths
President accused of having ‘lost control of this war’ as deaths of trio in Iranian military strikes fuel rising concern…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/democrats-trump-iran-war
Cornyn threatens to block Trump’s ambassadors over AIDS prevention funding - Live Updates - POLITICO
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is threatening to sink the ambassador nominations of two high-profile allies of President Donald Trump unless the White House commits to distributing AIDS funding in Africa...
‘We were at their mercy’: inside the Amazon tactics that hiked prices across the internet
Internal emails revealed in court and interviews with ex-employees describe how Amazon’s practices drove up prices for competitors like Walmart and Target. Amazon denies price-fixing claims and says it works to lower costs for consumers…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/21/amazon-tactics-prices
WATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war | PBS News
"The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, reminding everybody it was open before the war. Prices were lower for everybody until the war, … and of course, tragically, people, service members, our warfighters who we care deeply about, are still dying. So what's different?" Peters asked Hegseth...
Netanyahu Found an US President Stupid Enough: Sen Van Hollen Tears Into Trump and Netanyahu
Sen. Chris Van Hollen sharply criticized President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over U.S. policy toward Iran. Van Hollen argued that recent decisions risk drawing the United States into a broader regional conflict, delivering one of the hearing's most forceful moments. The remarks sparked a fiery debate over U.S.-Israel relations, Middle East policy, and the consequences of escalating tensions with Iran.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGRZihe2jc8
"This Is A Warning To Florida" | Whitehouse Clashes With Republicans Over climate change
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) returned to the Senate floor with what he called a "simple truth": Florida's insurance market is under severe pressure from climate-related risks.
During his speech, Whitehouse cited rising insurance premiums, increasing policy non-renewals, insurer insolvencies, and growing risks to Florida's housing and mortgage markets. He argued that hurricanes and other climate-related disasters are driving long-term economic consequences, warning that Florida has become the "canary in the American climate risk coal mine."
The senator also criticised Republicans for objecting to previous Senate resolutions acknowledging climate-related impacts and urged lawmakers to recognise what he described as the growing financial risks facing homeowners.
Jim McGovern Destroys Republicans Over Trump's Debt Explosion In A Fiery speech
Representative Jim McGovern launched a fierce attack on Republicans and former President Donald Trump, questioning whether the policies justified claims of an emergency. McGovern criticized soaring national debt, tax cuts benefiting billionaires, and the broader economic priorities of the Republican Party. Watch the full speech as the Democratic lawmaker challenges Trump's record and sparks another heated political showdown on Capitol Hill.
Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthis declare blockade of Bab el-Mandeb : NPR
The Houthis, a Yemeni Shia militia that is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait...
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901846/us-iran-updates
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