Pentagon requests $80 billion from Congress primarily for Iran war costs
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Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro
Summary
The Pentagon has informed senators it needs approximately $80 billion, primarily to cover costs related to the U.S. war against Iran. This request would add to President Donald Trump's already substantial proposed defense spending increase of $1.5 trillion for the year. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been lobbying on Capitol Hill, and a deputy defense secretary briefed senators on the funding request. The proposal faces criticism from Democrats and some Republicans who are skeptical of Trump's military actions in Iran and the deal to end the war. The funds would largely go toward replenishing military stockpiles.
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· 3 pulledThe Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said senators would review the proposal when it was formally submitted.
Democrats and some Republicans have been highly critical of Trump's military actions against Iran and skeptical of the deal the president made to end the war.
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