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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 16, 2026

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

Senator Lindsey Graham praised the administration's defense budget and proposed using reconciliation to secure war funding if necessary.

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