The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion from Congress to fund the growing costs of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, adding to President Donald Trump's proposed record $1.5 trillion defense budget. As lawmakers question the future of the Iran deal and U.S. involvement in the conflict, a fierce battle over military spending is brewing on Capitol Hill. With Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg lobbying lawmakers, the funding request has sparked intense debate over national security, war costs, and the impact on American taxpayers. Will Congress approve the massive spending increase amid economic concerns and political divisions? Show more Show less
Pentagon demands $80 billion more from Congress to cover costs of US military campaign against Iran
The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion from Congress to fund the growing costs of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, adding to President Donald Trump's proposed record $1.5 trillion defense budget. As lawmakers question the future of the Iran deal and U.S. involvement in the conflict, a fierce battle over military spending is brewing on Capitol Hill. With Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg lobbying lawmakers, the funding request has sparked intense debate over national security, war costs, and the impact on American taxpayers. Will Congress approve the massive spending increase amid economic concerns and political divisions?
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