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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1984, Natalie Martinez, American actress was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump Seeks $88 Billion Emergency Funding, Majority to Cover Iran War Costs

WASHINGTON, Jun 25: US President Donald Trump has asked Congress for nearly 88 billion in additional funding, with the majority of the package aimed at covering costs linked to th...
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The New American
· Jun 25, 2026
White House Requests $67.1+ Billion to Cover Iran War Costs
The Trump administration is asking Congress for 87.6 billion in supplemental funding to cover Iran war costs, among other things. ... The post White House Requests 67.1+ Billion to Cover Iran War Costs appeared first on The New American.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Trump says US inspectors to join IAEA in Iran uranium inspections
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Knewz
· Jun 25, 2026
Donald Trump seeks billions for Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump has sought 87.6 billion in additional spending from Congress, but he has faced resistance from the House of Representatives, including some Republicans who joined Democrats in rebuking the war between the United States and Iran in February 2026. Trump requires congressional approval because federal spending beyond already appropriated funds generally needs...
BRICS News
· Jun 23, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says unfrozen Iranian funds will be used to buy US food and medi [...]
JUST IN: President Trump says unfrozen Iranian funds will be used to buy US food and medical supplies.@BRICSNews
Fortune
· Jun 22, 2026
A pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision
As emergency vet bills climb into the thousands, more Americans are making care decisions based on their bank balance—and turning to crowdfunding to cover the rest.
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
White House seeks additional $88 billion from Congress for Iran war, other priorities
The Trump administration is asking Congress for nearly 88 billion to help cover the costs of the war in Iran and other priorities, beginning what lawmakers have already signaled will be contentious negotiations over the package. The request, sent in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday, arrives as many Democrats have []
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