“Never seen spending like this”: House Dems grill Vought on war spending
Russell Vought defended the administration's military spending as a national security necessity while facing criticism over the lack of a formal war cost estimate.
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Vought Defends $1.5T Defense Budget Amid Iran War Cost Uncertainty21 articles·18 sources·Avg cred 78/100
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House Democrats grilled OMB Director Russell Vought over escalating 'Iran War' costs in the FY2027 budget, contrasting a $1.5 trillion military request with domestic needs like healthcare and education as Vought admitted he lacked a total cost estimate for the conflict.
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