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'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers

Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work

OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not included

The Guardian - US

Photos of the week | April 24-30, 2026

A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, a visit from King Charles III, and contentious testimony from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the week in Washington politics. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists — plus one from our editor-in-chief.

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First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

The Guardian - UK

‘That’s bullshit’: Democrats slam Trump’s claims that Iran hostilities ‘have been terminated’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate

Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

‘Get your f***ing hand out of my face’: CNN pundit Scott Jennings blows up in Iran debate

Political commentator Adam Mockler claimed that Scott Jennings was happy to ‘defend a war with a country that starts with the letters “I-r-a”’

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Trump admin claims Iran ceasefire 'terminated' hostilities ahead of US-Congress 60-day deadline

The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution's 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding.

The Times of India

Trump and Hegseth argue Iran war ceasefire stops the clock on 60-day deadline for congressional war powers approval

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Senate on Thursday argued the ceasefire paused the deadline for war powers review, which would start today

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz on Monday after warning of renewed strikes

The US president threatened new strikes if Iran ‘misbehaves’ on Saturday

The Independent UK

Pentagon calls timeout on War Powers

The 60-day deadline is arriving on requiring the president to seek authorization.

Axios

Trump news at a glance: president doubles down on rift with Germany’s chancellor

Trump also said he may consider pulling US troops from bases in Italy and Spain, after being prompted by rightwing reporter – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 April

The Guardian - US

‘I’m actually quoting you’: Pete Hegseth called a Democrat’s question partisan. Then she revealed whose words they actually were

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Hegseth accused of being ‘antisemite’ in Iran-heavy budget hearing — and he doesn’t refute it

Rosen and Hegseth clash over the term ’ Pharisees’ and its use by non-Jews to describe negative connotations

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Hegseth blames the media and ‘defeatist Democrats’ for lack of public support for Iran war

Pete Hegseth lashed out at "defeatist Democrats" for "clouding the minds of the American people" in their attitudes to the war in Iran.

The Independent UK

Trump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe after US state visit

The US president said he was unsure if the state visit will repair his fraught relationship with the prime minister

The Independent UK

Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1

Formula 1’s return from an unplanned month long hiatus is not only a time to see how rules tweaks will work

The Independent UK

‘Get over it’: Hegseth scolded as Senator loses it over latest ‘gotcha moment’ rant

The contentious budget hearing comes as the U.S. war against Iran passes the 60-day mark

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth looked bad in the House. He looks even worse in the Senate

ANALYSIS: Watching Hegseth try and answer these probing questions from restrained experts was like watching Buzz Lightyear realize he isn't really a spaceman, writes Holly Baxter

The Guardian - US

Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears

Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Leaves Lawmakers Alarmed by Declining to Verify Donald Trump's Mental Suitability to Lead as Commander-in-Chief

Hegseth avoided directly answering questions about Trump's mental fitness during a congressional hearing, leading to a tense exchange with lawmakers

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth’s second Capitol Hill hearing interrupted by anti-war protester

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back on Capitol Hill for his second day of grilling regarding his handling of the Iran war, with senators getting their first opportunity to question him on Thursday. Hegseth previously endured a nearly six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing, where he was pressed by Democrats…

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After obliterating an elementary school, Pete Hegseth insists ‘there is no country on Earth that takes more measures to minimize civilian harm than us’

That stack of dead kids says otherwise, Pete.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Fury: Defence Secretary Accuses Ousted Generals of Ruining Military in Heated House Hearing

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends his decision to overhaul military leadership, citing alignment with strategic priorities.

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