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Iran war costs US military 81 aircraft, up to $3.3 billion in losses, congressional report finds

The total cost of the aircraft lost since February is between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion. Among the aircraft lost are some of the most advanced weapons in the US arsenal, including the F-35A.

USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province, Thailand Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) speaks at a press conference following the Democratic weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 9, 2025.

Georgia Senate candidate says Israeli forces 'violated law of conflict' when asked about genocide

President Isaac Herzog visits the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters near the settlement of Beit El in the West Bank, September 30, 2026; Illustrative.

Herzog says he told US Congress that terror 'undermines' regional peace three months before Oct. 7

Former US Congressman David Rivera waits to enter the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building as he faces trial on charges of illegally lobbying US officials to prevent economic sanctions against Venezuela, in Miami, Florida, US, March 24, 2026.

Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying for Venezuela


US deployed more than 50,000 troops during Iran war, inspector general report says

A new US inspector general report provides fresh details on the Iran war effort, covering April-June 2026 and revealing new data on the campaign beyond previously known Iranian attacks on US bases.

US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe

Black, who co-founded private capital firm Apollo Global Management, ⁠is among several political and business figures who have been called to testify about their ties to the sex offender.

Former CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. The committee is continuing to hold closed-door interviews as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Anti-Israel US Republican rep. Thomas Massie seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran war

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie launched an impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, while polls show voters remain uneasy about the conflict ahead of midterm elections.

US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks with a reporter after introducing a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization

McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a "noticeably thinner" appearance, but was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.

US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives for a vote at the US Capitol on September 14, 2026 in Washington, DC

Republican campaign staffer fired over use of SS soldiers in Facebook profile photo - report

Stephen Woytek also follows SS uniform suppliers on Facebook, and the report notes his apparent longstanding hobby of military reenactment.

US Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

No. 41: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, Dan Goldman: Jewish voices in a divided Congress

Three Jewish congress members advocating for the US-Israel relationship on Capitol Hill.

(L-R): Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Randy Fine, and Dan Goldman

25 ViZionaries: Benaya Cherlow - No. 6

Founded SuitedSoldiers to help strengthen bipartisan support for Israel in Congress

Benaya Cherlow, founder of SuitedSoldiers

Trump claims Tehran trying to influence midterms, says war will end after election

Asked about the latest US attacks on Iranian assets, Trump said Washington was responsible for the strikes and signaled that more could follow.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on September 9, 2026.

US Reps announce new caucus focused on combatting antisemitism on campuses

US Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Elise Stefanik have announced the launch of the new bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus.

The United States House of Representatives hold a candleight vigil for Israel outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington Friday, 13th October 2023, 02:45

Trump's letter to Congress on Saudi Arabia-United States nuclear agreement released

"The deal follows all the requirements of the law, promotes non-proliferation and US political interests," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025