Trump signals possible strike on Iran nuclear site; Pentagon reveals soaring war cost

The cost of the war in Iran just jumped again, and senators aren’t hiding their frustration. A heated Capitol Hill hearing exposed a new price tag and raised even bigger questions about what’s next. Plus, a Florida lawmaker already under ethics scrutiny now faces reports of a Justice Department investigation. Rep. Cory Mills calls it a “witch hunt,” but the reported focus of investigators could complicate his re-election bid. And thousands of noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey due to a DMV software error. The mistake went undisclosed for years, and now the governor is explaining how it happened. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.