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Hegseth defends Iran war funding before Senate panel

July 21, 2026 |

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine urged senators to approve billions in new funding for the Iran war and military readiness. The hearing came after three U.S. service members died over the weekend and lawmakers in both parties raised questions about the conflict’s cost and direction.

New Jersey says software error registered 6,600 noncitizens

July 21, 2026 |

Politics and US

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a Motor Vehicle Commission software error improperly registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote, with fewer than 400 casting ballots. The state is removing the registrations, replacing the vendor and investigating how the error occurred.

Pentagon identifies soldier killed destroying drone in Iraq

July 21, 2026 |

Crime, Obituary and US

The Pentagon identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, as the soldier killed during a controlled detonation of a downed drone at Erbil Air Base in Iraq. A second service member was treated for a minor injury, and the incident remains under investigation.

Key takeaways: The House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) The report will not include a recommendation of formal…

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Israeli strike kills family of six in Gaza City

July 21, 2026 |

Crime and World

Local medics said at least 12 Palestinians were killed in three Israeli strikes in Gaza, including a family of six in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative in the family’s home strike and was reviewing the results.

Indian student protesters resume sit-in after police crackdown

July 21, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement resumed its New Delhi sit-in after police used tear gas and batons against protesters marching toward Parliament. Demonstrators are demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over alleged exam system failures.

India’s Cockroach protesters halt Delhi marches after clashes

July 21, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

India’s Cockroach Janta Party says it will stop marching through New Delhi after violent clashes with police, but will continue demanding education reforms and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Police and protesters gave sharply different accounts of the violence that injured scores of people.

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House Ethics Committee Report Finds Substantial Evidence of Misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.)