Politics
US Military and Political Developments
President Trump is set to attend the dignified transfer of fallen U.S. service members in the Middle East, while Pete Hegseth testified before Congress about Iran war funding. The hearing highlights ongoing tensions over financial support for the conflict.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Verge
We knew someone made over $400,000 on suspicious Polymarket bets around the US operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, but now we have a name: Gannon Ken Van Dyke. The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced Thursday that Van Dyke is in custody, on several charg
2026-04-23 22:49 UTC
The Hill
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks following talks at the White House. Trump posted news of the extension on Truth Social following a meeting at the White House that included “high ranking” representatives f
2026-04-23 22:30 UTC
NPR
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. And, Pete Hegseth is requesting billions from Congress to help with the rising cost of the war in Iran.
2026-07-22 11:24 UTC
The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Hegseth, Caine push Iran war funding ▪ House passes stopgap spending bill ▪ What’s to blame for wildfire smoke? ▪ Zelensky replaces top commander Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance before lawmakers Tuesday to push for additional funding for the Iran war underscores the d
2026-07-22 11:07 UTC