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Iran War Escalates Amid Budget Push | Durham News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire from senators as the Iran conflict escalates, with three more American service members killed and over 100 injured since July — bringing the total to 17 dead and nearly 450 wounded. Amid rising public disapproval of Trump’s handling of the war, gas prices soar and U.S. munitions dwindle, while the president pushes for $70 billion more — despite repeatedly claiming a deal is near. Republicans are advancing a $95 billion military budget that also funds farmers and voting law changes, set to pass via a special GOP-only process. Democrats are demanding…
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