The Pentagon is seeking $80 billion from Congress to fund the war against Iran.

But I thought there was no war #Pentagon seeks $80 billion from #Congress for #IranWar The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the #US war against #Iran, adding to what is already a sizable #military spending boost being sought by #Trump. The White House #OMB has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But #Defense Secy Pete #Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-costs-trump-senate-hegseth-4648071a31afceaa55638c69ea021fd8

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