NPR News: 07-21-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate, requesting nearly $90 billion in supplemental funding for the war with Iran amid activist interruptions. President Trump met with Lebanon’s leader to discuss U.S. support for stabilizing southern Lebanon as Israeli forces withdraw. The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jake Layton’s nomination for CIA director. Arizona held primary elections with competitive congressional and statewide races. Additionally, reports covered the rise of male nurses and a multi-state cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce.
Topics discussed
Defense Secretary Hegseth testifies on war funding request
Trump meets Lebanese President to discuss Israel-Lebanon conflict
Senate advances Jake Layton's CIA director nomination
Arizona primary election results and key races
Efforts to increase male enrollment in nursing programs
Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce
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