President Donald Trump, left, is escorted by Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, right, from Marine One to Air Force One, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire across the Middle East, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed. President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended the dignified transfer of four more service members who were killed in action. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing a $95 billion package to fund the military, pay farmers and restrict voting after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions over his management of the war, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far. Democrats and Republicans questioned whether Hegseth has an exit strategy.