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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before a Senate committee on Tuesday regarding a supplemental funding request of $67 billion for the Pentagon amidst ongoing escalations in the conflict with Iran, following multiple U.S. service member casualties and extensive military strikes.
The Justice Department sought to access phone records from several New York Times reporters regarding security concerns related to the Qatar-donated Air Force One. The Times moved to quash subpoenas issued for these records, citing improper government tactics, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on a variety of Canadian goods, including hockey equipment and alcoholic beverages, effective from 19 August. This decision follows accusations of unfair trade practices by Canada in response to previous U.S. tariffs. The situation highlights rising tensions between the two nations.
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