American Service Member Killed as Senate Prepares to Question Pentagon on Iran War Authority

An American service member has been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, Reuters reported July 20. U.S. strikes on Iran entered their ninth consecutive day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate panel on July 21 as lawmakers press the Pentagon on the legal basis for sustained strikes without a new use-of-force authorization. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed both issues on NPR's Morning Edition.