White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks a massive military funding surge while cutting social programs and Medicaid.
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Congress Rejects Iran War Power Limits Amid $1.5T Budget Request34 articles·28 sources·Avg cred 72/100
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OMB Director Russell Vought told Congress he cannot estimate the ongoing Iran war's cost while defending a $1.5 trillion defense budget. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the lack of transparency and the Pentagon's failure to pass financial audits.
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