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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-29T22:07:12.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.nytimes.com",
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    "United States Politics and Government",
    "US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)",
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  "textContent": "During his first public appearance on Capitol Hill since the war began, the defense secretary lashed out at lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the conflict.",
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