Latest / Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
White House Demands $87B War Funding | Charleston News
The White House is pushing for $87 billion in emergency funding as the war with Iran intensifies, with over $67 billion earmarked for military operations. Top officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, defended the request before a Senate panel, warning of dire consequences without it — including unpaid troops and depleted supplies. Democrats fiercely opposed, calling it an “unapproved forever war” and highlighting 18 U.S. casualties since February, while Republicans rallied behind the funding as vital for national security. The debate…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.