Today in History. Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2026. There are 162 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.
US launches latest airstrikes against Iran while another tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senators are preparing to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tuesday over the U.S. war against Iran, as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities.
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will.
News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs – July 21
MANILA, Philippines (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.
DOVER, Del. (AP) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East.
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