Hegseth says Iran war has cost US $37.5 billion
July 21, 2026 |
Politics and US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and warned that military training could be cut without urgent funding. Democrats challenged the size and process of the Pentagon’s request as fighting continued in the Middle East.
Hegseth defends Iran war funding before Senate panel
July 21, 2026 |
Politics and US
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.

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Former Mayor Cody Smith Wins Uvalde Mayoral Election, Promises to Unite and Focus on Economic Development

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Former Mayor Cody Smith Wins Uvalde Mayoral Election, Promises to Unite and Focus on Economic Development

By News Masher on November 8, 2023

Key takeaways: Former mayor Cody Smith won back the job in Uvalde, Texas’ first mayoral election since the Robb Elementary School shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose…

Former School Police Chief Pete Arredondo Under Fire for Response to Robb Elementary School Shooting

Former School Police Chief Pete Arredondo Under Fire for Response to Robb Elementary School Shooting

By News Masher on January 11, 2023

Former school police chief Pete Arredondo has come under fire for his response to the Robb Elementary School shooting last May, which left 19 students…

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
July 21, 2026 |
Politics, Tech and World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief after days of protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi was named the new army chief.
US HIV funding cuts disrupt global care, report finds
July 21, 2026 |
Health and World
A new amfAR report says U.S. cuts to PEPFAR have closed more than 1,700 HIV service sites and cost more than 16,000 jobs across 46 countries. The State Department disputes the findings, saying the program has grown stronger under clearer direction.
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.