Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the U.S. has spent at least $37.5 billion on the war in Iran. However, some sources told CBS News that the actual cost is probably higher than that amount.
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The reported minimum cost of the Iran war is $37.5 billion according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The cost figure was shared during a hearing with lawmakers.
Sources close to CBS News suggest the total spending on the war is likely more than $37.5 billion.
The report does not provide an exact total beyond the minimum claimed amount.
The information is part of ongoing discussions about U.S. military expenses related to Iran.
Defense spending on the Iran conflict is a topic of interest among government officials and the public.
The article does not specify how long the spending has been accumulating.
Details beyond the cost figures and hearing context are limited in the report.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the U.S. Senate that the war in Iran has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far. He requested nearly $70 billion more for military funding to continue the effort and explained that the Pentagon needs this money to support the ongoing conflict.
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The U.S. has spent $37.5 billion on the Iran war up to this point.
The Pentagon is asking for an additional $70 billion in funding to support the war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made this request during a Senate committee hearing.
Senators questioned the military’s plan for winning or ending the war.
The hearing included tough questions about the strategy and costs of the conflict.
Other recent news mentions possible U.S. strikes on an Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain.
President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. will target the Pickaxe Mountain complex "pretty soon."
The situation in the Middle East involves ongoing tensions and occasional strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
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A woman who had an infection called cyclosporiasis said it made her very weak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported more than 4,000 confirmed cases of this illness.
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Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite.
The parasite can make people feel very weak.
The CDC tracks and confirms cases of this infection.
There are over 4,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. at this time.
The CDC provides updates and information about the illness.
Cyclosporiasis can spread through contaminated food or water.
Symptoms often include tiredness and weakness.
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President Donald Trump announced he will attend a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to honor U.S. service members killed in recent conflicts with Iran. Four American soldiers died in attacks related to the ongoing war in Iran, which started in February 2026.
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President Trump will visit Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday to attend a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen soldiers.
The soldiers died during Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan and Iraq.
The victims include Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, Pfc. Isabella Gonzales, 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, and Army Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton.
The war between the U.S. and Iran began in late February 2026.
At least 18 U.S. soldiers have died and about 500 have been wounded since the conflict started.
Fighting has increased after a ceasefire agreement in mid-June fell apart.
There have been 11 straight nights of attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces.
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Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner died by drowning in Costa Rica one year ago while on vacation. His widow, Tenisha Warner, recently filed a lawsuit seeking more than a million dollars from a family trust controlled by Malcolm's mother, Pamela Warner. Tenisha also shared her feelings about his death in an interview.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner died by drowning in Costa Rica during a family vacation.
The anniversary of his death is this week.
Tenisha Warner is Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow.
She filed a lawsuit to get over one million dollars from a family trust.
The family trust is managed by Pamela Warner, Malcolm’s mother.
Tenisha talked about her grief in an interview on "CBS Mornings."
The lawsuit was filed recently, after the anniversary of his death.
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The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who died after a July 4 boat trip near Mississippi, will share results from an independent autopsy. The autopsy, arranged by the family and paid for by Colin Kaepernick, aims to clarify if Wells had injuries beyond drowning, as local authorities have not yet released their autopsy findings.
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Nolan Wells went missing after a boat trip to an island off the Mississippi coast on July 4.
His body was found floating near the island two days later.
The official Mississippi State Medical Examiner has not made their autopsy results public.
The family hired a civil rights lawyer, Ben Crump, who is leading an independent investigation.
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick funded the independent autopsy.
A $125,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Wells, who was Black, was with white high school friends who have been questioned by police.
Some community leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton, have called for more transparency and raised concerns about the investigation.
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Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia is urging Democrats to investigate politicians who redrew voting district maps in ways that may reduce Black voters' influence. He wants Congress to use hearings and legal tools to check if these map changes were made with racial bias after a recent Supreme Court ruling limited protections under the Voting Rights Act.
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Senator Warnock says some officials manipulated voting maps to silence Black voters.
He calls for investigations once Democrats regain control of the House or Senate after midterms.
Warnock’s plan includes banning partisan gerrymandering and protecting voting rights.
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, affecting minority voting protections.
In Louisiana, courts found post-2020 maps diluted Black voting power; the legislature then added a second majority-Black district.
Republicans say their map changes comply with the Supreme Court decision and still allow Black representatives to be elected.
Warnock distinguishes between secretive gerrymandering and open processes like California’s referendum on redistricting.
He suggests using Congressional hearings, subpoenas, and testimonies to investigate possible racial bias in redistricting.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Dover Air Force Base to attend the dignified transfer of U.S. troops who died in Jordan and Iraq recently. Afterward, he will visit Marietta, Georgia, to speak about the economy. Meanwhile, Congress has extended government funding until December.
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President Trump is visiting Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
He will attend the transfer ceremony for troops killed in Jordan and Iraq.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to accompany him.
After Dover, Trump will go to Marietta, Georgia.
In Marietta, he will give remarks focused on the economy.
The government’s current funding has been extended into December by the House.
There is a 25 percent tariff on most imports (note: the article cuts off before full details).
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Pete Hegseth became Defense Secretary in January 2025 and set goals focused on war readiness, merit, and high standards. After a year and a half, he has not achieved these goals.
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Pete Hegseth took office as Defense Secretary in January 2025.
He previously worked as a Fox News host.
Hegseth defined his job by focusing on warfighting, being lethal, meritocracy, maintaining standards, and readiness.
He aimed to improve the military’s ability to fight and be prepared.
After 18 months in the role, he has not met these goals.
The article evaluates his tenure based on his own stated objectives.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food-related illness, is "under control." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 4,000 confirmed cases across 41 states.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
The illness involved is cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite often found in contaminated food or water.
More than 4,000 cases have been confirmed by the CDC.
The outbreak has spread to 41 states in the U.S.
Kennedy Jr. said last year’s federal budget cuts did not affect the outbreak investigation.
The CDC continues to monitor and report on the outbreak.
The statement was made during a CBS News report.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that students in 10 more health-related fields will get financial help during their mandatory work placements under the government’s paid work experience program. This expansion starts July 1, 2027. The Labor Party is also debating key policies, including tax changes on gas exports, and the party’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict during its national conference.
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Students studying clinical psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, paramedicine, radiography, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapies, audiology, and podiatry will receive up to $338.60 per week during placements.
The program currently supports students in teaching, nursing, midwifery, and social work only.
The expansion responds to a petition signed by 43,000 people advocating for allied health placements to be supported.
Labor’s national conference includes debates on tax policies like increasing taxes on gas exports and rolling back fuel tax credits.
The party faces internal debate about its official position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, with pressure from pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups.
Security is increased at the conference due to planned protests related to the Israel-Palestine issue.
Albanese will emphasize practical solutions focused on cost-of-living support and future planning in his conference speech.
Kate Ellis is becoming the new Labor Party president during the conference.
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The U.S. Treasury Department found $99 million in payments linked to people who have died. These payments were stopped and sent back to federal agencies so they could check them before any money was paid out.
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The Treasury Department identified $99 million in payments connected to deceased individuals.
These payments have not been sent out yet.
The funds were returned to federal agencies for further review.
The review aims to prevent improper payments to people who are no longer alive.
This action is part of oversight to protect government funds.
The Treasury is working to ensure accuracy before releasing payments.
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A recent poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating among men has dropped to its lowest point ever. Overall, 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job, while 60% disapprove, indicating challenges for him and the Republican Party ahead of future elections.
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President Trump’s net approval rating among men is -22, the lowest recorded during either term.
Men have usually been one of President Trump’s strongest supporter groups.
Overall, 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance; 60% disapprove.
The poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 5 points on a generic congressional ballot.
52% of people describe President Trump as “dangerous,” and 49% say he is “corrupt.”
Only 41% approve of how President Trump is handling crime, down from a +12 net approval earlier.
Majority of respondents think President Trump is too old for the presidency (52%) and lacks honesty (60%).
62% feel President Trump does not care about people like them.
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Tenisha Warner, widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner who died last year, filed a lawsuit against his mother seeking at least $1.2 million from the family trust. Tenisha says Malcolm-Jamal did not keep a life insurance policy as agreed, and she wants to secure support for their daughter and herself.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner died by drowning in Costa Rica at age 54, one year ago.
Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against Pamela Warner, Malcolm-Jamal’s mother and trustee of the family trust.
The lawsuit claims Malcolm-Jamal did not have a $1 million term life insurance policy as required by their premarital agreement.
Tenisha Warner has a 9-year-old daughter with Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Malcolm-Jamal was updating his estate plan but could not finish it before his death.
Tenisha Warner spoke about her grief and challenges as a single mother in a CBS interview.
Pamela Warner posted a public message reflecting on her loss and the emotions she experienced during the past year.
CBS has contacted Pamela Warner’s lawyers but received no comment yet.
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The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress that the war on Iran has cost about $37.5 billion so far. He asked for an additional $67 billion to continue the war, which has lasted several months and resulted in U.S. casualties and rising costs.
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The U.S. war on Iran started on February 28, 2026, and has cost around $37.5 billion so far.
This figure is higher than earlier estimates of $25 billion given in April 2026.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requested $67 billion more to continue the conflict and replenish weapons and equipment.
The U.S. has lost at least 18 service members and about 500 injured in the war.
The conflict has led to higher petrol prices and living costs globally, including in the U.S.
The June 2026 agreement between Tehran and Washington broke down, leading to continued U.S. attacks on Iran.
The White House requested $87.6 billion more for the 2026 budget, with $67.1 billion for the Department of Defense.
Senators from both parties questioned the high costs and lack of clear results in the war effort.
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On one day in Washington, three important speeches raised deep concerns about the future of American democracy. These speeches questioned the legitimacy of U.S. elections, framed political opponents as dangerous enemies, and called for harsh government actions against certain groups.
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Three speeches on the same day challenged the belief that U.S. elections are fair and trustworthy.
A government official accused left-wing activists of being domestic terrorists and linked them to foreign enemies without evidence.
The White House deputy chief of staff described left-wing political violence as a "fatal cancer of civilization" and urged strict actions like arresting and prosecuting opponents.
These descriptions echo past dangerous government ideas that labeled groups as diseases to be eradicated.
President Donald Trump said the election system is "indefensible" and claimed a foreign government has millions of U.S. voter files, suggesting mail voting is corrupt.
He accused intelligence agencies of hiding information and framed opposition to his election laws as proof of cheating.
Experts warn that this approach could damage trust in democratic processes by making election outcomes seem predetermined.
The responses to these speeches mostly came later in the day and focused on checking claims about voter data.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is visiting the White House to celebrate their recent championships. Some Latino fans feel conflicted because President Trump’s immigration policies have caused pain in their communities, and the Dodgers’ owners have business ties to immigration detention centers.
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The Dodgers won the World Series in the past two years and are visiting the White House as is tradition.
Many Dodgers fans are Latino immigrants or children of immigrants in Los Angeles.
President Trump’s immigration policies have led to raids, family separations, and the use of immigration detention centers.
One Dodgers fan’s father was deported during these raids, causing emotional distress.
The Dodgers’ ownership group, Guggenheim Partners, partly owns a company that operates immigration detention centers.
Some Los Angeles soccer teams spoke out in support of immigrants, but the Dodgers did not.
Fans protested outside Dodger Stadium, criticizing the team’s silence on immigration issues and ties to immigration authorities.
The event highlights tensions between sports, politics, and immigrant communities in Los Angeles.
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Steve Israel writes that President Donald Trump’s recent actions and words, such as changes made in the White House and comments about the 2020 election, show a plan to question democratic rules. These moves could affect the 2026 midterm elections.
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Steve Israel is the author of the article.
The article discusses actions taken by President Donald Trump.
These actions include renovations in the White House.
President Trump made statements about the 2020 election.
The article suggests these moves aim to challenge democratic norms.
The focus is on influencing the 2026 midterm elections.
The article connects satire or symbolic acts with political strategy.
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Andy Burnham said he will review a government plan to release some prisoners early to ease overcrowded prisons. The plan, starting in September, lets certain offenders leave prison after serving half their sentence instead of two-thirds. Burnham wants to make sure the policy is carefully checked before it moves forward.
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The early release scheme will start in September to reduce prison crowding.
Some serious offenders, including killers, rapists, and sex offenders, could be released halfway through their sentences.
Less serious offenders may be released after serving half their sentences if they follow prison rules.
The law does not exclude prisoners convicted of serious crimes, domestic abuse, or terrorism.
The plan has faced strong criticism from victims’ groups, some politicians, and members of the public.
Victims commissioners and the domestic abuse commissioner have urged officials to reconsider the scheme, warning it could put abuse victims at risk.
The scheme was pushed by former justice secretary David Lammy due to fears that prisons would soon be too full.
Andy Burnham and the current justice secretary Alex Norris will review the policy and decide what changes, if any, should be made.
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New Jersey accidentally registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote because of a software error in the Motor Vehicle System, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill. Fewer than 400 of these mistakenly registered people voted in elections, and the state is working to remove these incorrect registrations and investigate the issue.
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Around 6,600 people who said they were not U.S. citizens were wrongly registered to vote in New Jersey.
The error happened between June 2023 and June 2024, before Governor Sherrill took office.
These people answered “no” when asked if they were U.S. citizens but were still registered due to a software problem.
Fewer than 400 noncitizens actually voted, and they were from different political parties or unaffiliated.
The state does not have evidence that this affected any election outcomes.
Governor Sherrill ordered an independent investigation and is removing ineligible voters from the rolls.
The vendor running the system, IDEMIA, transmits voter registration info, but the New Jersey Division of Elections is responsible for verifying eligibility.
The Motor Vehicle Commission is replacing the vendor managing the faulty system.
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