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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost

President Trump requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget that notably excluded immediate funding for the ongoing Iran war.

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White House budget director Russell T. Vought refused to provide Congress with a cost estimate for the ongoing war with Iran, drawing sharp criticism from Senate Democrats over fiscal transparency while Republicans explored partisan funding strategies.

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