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White House Seeks $87B for Iran War | Salt Lake City News
The White House is requesting $87 billion from Congress to sustain the war in Iran, with $67 billion earmarked for weapons, operations, and classified missions. Democrats fiercely oppose the funding, calling it an “undeclared forever war” and demanding an end to the endless spending. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine defended the request, warning of severe shortages in equipment and pay if funds aren’t approved — noting the war has already cost $37.5 billion. Four U.S. troops were killed in recent Iranian attacks, bringing the total since February to 18. Republicans support…
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