NPR News: 07-21-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers over Iran war costs and funding, while the U.S. identified a third soldier killed in Jordan. A Seattle U.S. attorney sued President Trump after being fired hours after his appointment. In election news, Arizona held primaries, and a New Jersey software error registered thousands of non-citizens to vote. Additionally, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed ICC charges against Netanyahu, Canada canceled a bridge celebration with the U.S., and NASA’s Roman Telescope launch was highlighted.
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Defense Secretary Hedseth on Iran war costs and casualties
Seattle U.S. Attorney sues over firing by President Trump
Arizona primary results and NJ voter registration error
NYC Mayor on arresting Netanyahu and ICC charges
Canada cancels bridge opening due to US tariffs
NASA's Roman Telescope to study black holes
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