NPR News: 07-22-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress regarding the Iran war, facing scrutiny over casualty figures and military strategy. The Trump administration paused $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California citing alleged fraud. A federal appeals court overturned a ruling freeing pro-Palestinian activist Mahadawi from immigration detention. Arizona primary results advanced key House races, while a new study linked children's self-regulation during school hours to long-term academic success.
Topics discussed
Hegseth testifies on Iran war funding and casualties
Federal Medicaid payments paused for MN and CA
Court overturns release of detained activist
Arizona primary results for key House races
Study links student squirming to self-control
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