White House cannot estimate Iran war cost amid defence budget push
Representative Jayapal criticized the Department of Defense for its history of financial unaccountability and lack of completed audits.
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White House Budget Director Russell Vought defended a $1.5 trillion military budget while admitting the administration lacks a cost estimate for the ongoing Iran war. He faced sharp bipartisan criticism over Pentagon accountability and proposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.
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