Pentagon Requests $80 Billion from Congress to Fund War Against Iran
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Pentagon has informed senators that it needs approximately $80 billion, mostly to cover the costs of the war against Iran, adding to the already significant increase in military spending sought by President Donald Trump. The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to submit a formal request to Congress. However, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making efforts on Capitol Hill, including on Monday night. A deputy defense secretary briefed senators on the funding request for Iran last week, according to two people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly about it. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the developments. Skepticism Surrounds War Funding Requests The push for billions of dollars for the war against Iran comes at a politically sensitive time. Lawmakers are skeptical of the deal Trump reached to end the war and are wary of the next steps. The White House has requested a staggering $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon, nearly a 50% increase from current fiscal year funding levels. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that he expects a supplemental spending request from the government for the war and that when it arrives, 'we will review it and see where the votes are.'
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