White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
Director Russell Vought testified that the administration cannot yet estimate the total costs of the ongoing war with Iran.
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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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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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