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What You Need to Know • United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the cost of the US-Israel war on Iran is $37.5 billion. • Hegseth and Chairman of...

What You Need to Know • U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison temporarily blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego. • Rojas Pliego is a witness in...

What You Need to Know • The United States military initiated its eleventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 21, 2026. • Explosions were reported in Tabriz, Tehran,...

What You Need to Know • House Republicans questioned Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, during a subcommittee hearing. • Representative Tim Burchett criticized the Smithsonian...

What You Need to Know • Congressional Democrats conducted a shadow hearing on July 21, 2026, criticizing President Donald Trump's construction projects. • Lawmakers condemned Trump's "vanity projects," including the...

What You Need to Know • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces on July 18. • Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new...

What You Need to Know • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the cyclosporiasis outbreak is “under control” as investigations continue. • The Food and Drug Administration linked the...

What You Need to Know • Guyana's authorities have confirmed at least 41 fatalities from the MV Barima ferry capsizing incident. • Search teams have rescued 77 individuals while continuing...

What You Need to Know • Anthea M. Hartig, Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, defended the museum's work during a congressional hearing. • The House Subcommittee...

What You Need to Know • Roger Rogoff, former U.S. attorney in Seattle, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. • Rogoff argues his removal from office violates federal...

What You Need to Know • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid military leadership changes. • The removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov preceded Syrskyi's dismissal, sparking...

What You Need to Know • Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced election preparations against potential federal interference in November's elections. • State officials expressed concerns over federal actions,...

What You Need to Know • Certificate of deposit (CD) accounts require savers to leave their money untouched until maturity. • Current interest rates for 2-year CDs range from 4.15%...

What You Need to Know • Liverpool Football Club is in discussions with Amit Bhatia regarding a minority stake investment. • Fenway Sports Group confirmed Bhatia's consortium is interested in...

What You Need to Know • A new study found that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, reduce long-term sick leave by 17%. • The research indicates that using GLP-1...

What You Need to Know • Homeowners face rising costs for HVAC repairs and replacements due to inflation and equipment price increases. • Extended HVAC warranties and service plans are...

What You Need to Know • Civilian casualties in Ukraine increased sharply, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 wounded in the first half of 2026. • The United Nations reported a...

What You Need to Know • The Trump administration is pausing over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota. • California will see a hold on $867.5 million...