USA Today·4 min read·medium
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting billions in additional funding for the ongoing war with Iran, citing rising costs and operational shortfalls. The request has faced intense scrutiny from Democrats, who questioned the administration's lack of a clear exit strategy.
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the United States has spent an estimated $37.5 billion so far on the war with Iran as the Pentagon asks Congress to authorize billions more in taxpayer dollars.
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