7-21-26 Morning Rush - Trial Date Set in Reflecting Pool Case | Iran War Casualties Surge as Nearly 100 U.S. Troops Injured

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On this morning's episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, we're breaking down the latest developments in the controversial Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case after former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn was officially given a September 28 trial date on felony vandalism charges. We'll unpack the prosecution's case, Hearn's defense, and why his attorneys say the government's handling of the evidence could derail the entire prosecution.

Then we turn to the escalating conflict with Iran, where new reports indicate that nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured in just the last 12 days, underscoring the growing human cost of the war. We'll discuss what these casualty figures mean, how the conflict continues to intensify, and what could come next as tensions remain high.

It's everything you need to know before your day gets started—fast, factual, and with the context the headlines leave out.