US puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as strikes hit day 10
Why it matters: The Pentagon warned it may cut training and other operations without a fast funding boost from Congress.
Bloomberg, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
Subject
#Pete Hegseth
Senators press Hegseth on Iran war as GOP seeks $95 billion package
Why it matters: The bill would steer $70 billion to the conflict, plus $10 billion each for farmers and voting-law changes.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
Pentagon orders annual testosterone tests for troops 30 and older
Why it matters: Doctors told Reuters broad screening could lead to unnecessary hormone treatment, including infertility risks.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +3
US military starts testosterone screening for troops 30 and older
What's new: Service members with low levels can get voluntary hormone therapy as the policy takes effect immediately.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
US releases 4th tranche of declassified UFO files
What's new: The latest UAP release extends a government effort to open long-classified records to public review.
BBC News (World), The New York Times
Pentagon lifts suspension of 8 Apache pilots after July 4 flyover
What's new: The South Carolina National Guard called the grounding a routine review, not punishment, and said the pilots stayed on duty and paid.
The Hill, Fox News +1
US defense chief links economic stability to military dominance
What’s new: Pete Hegseth says underinvestment in defense spending is now the biggest threat to US national security.
Antara News, Republika
Pentagon seeks $80 billion more as Iran war costs mount
Why it matters: The request would add to a major military spending increase after Trump signed an interim deal to end the conflict.
Flu outbreak sickens 159 recruits at Texas Air Force base
What's new: Vaccination among recruits fell to about 40% after the Pentagon made annual flu shots optional.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Hegseth orders 6-month review of US forces in Europe at NATO
What's new: He tied the review to how quickly European allies assume more of the continent's defense burden.
NPR, Tribunnews +2
Hegseth opens 6-month review of US troop presence in Europe
Why it matters: The Pentagon tied future US forces and NATO funding to whether allies meet higher defense-spending goals.
Hegseth opens 6-month Europe force review, presses NATO on spending
What's new: NATO says Europe and Canada will spend more than $90 billion extra on defense in 2025, up nearly 20% from 2024.
The Straits Times, CNBC
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to refill US missile stocks
Why it matters: The move points to strain on US munitions after the 15-week Iran war and could redirect supplies from partners such as Ukraine and Taiwan.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
US strike killed Tren de Aragua leader Nino Guerrero, Trump says
Why it matters: Guerrero led the gang’s expansion across Latin America, and Washington labels Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist group.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +7
Hegseth visits Guantanamo as Trump ratchets up pressure on Cuba
What's new: The trip follows visits by the CIA director and the top US Latin America commander as Washington hardens its stance toward Havana.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +2
Trump puts Taiwan arms sales on hold as US shifts toward China
Why it matters: The move signals a broader effort to stabilize ties with Beijing, unsettling US partners across Asia.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
Navy admiral, attorney head to June 23 runoff for Mace seat
What's next: The winner will face a tough climb in South Carolina's 1st District, a seat Republicans have held for all but one term since 1981.
The New York Times, Fox News
Hegseth tied migration warning to D-Day speech in Normandy
What's new: The remarks sharpened Trump administration pressure on Europe over borders, defense and far-right speech.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +4
Hegseth urges Asian allies to spend more, warns on China
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth pushed Asian partners to boost defense spending as he warned about China’s military rise.
BBC News (World), NPR +4
Trump holds firm, U.S.-Iran peace talks remain deadlocked
Trump rejects compromise in talks with Iran as Tehran denies a final deal and the Pentagon warns war is still an option.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1