U.S. Service Member Killed as Senate to Question Pentagon on War Authority

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