Democrats have criticized Republicans for pushing for a $95 billion defense budget while failing to address soaring prices for gasoline, food, and other goods that voters say are their top issues.

Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.

Senate Democrats blocked a defense policy bill due to Iran war concerns. They cited President Trump's lack of congressional consultation on military actions. The bill failed to…