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Timesngoriginal publisher not identifiedApr 16, 2026Local News

Vought Faces Fury Over Iran War Costs and Budget Cuts

Russell Vought testified before the House Budget Committee, defending a $1.5 trillion defense budget while refusing to estimate Iran war costs.

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Vought Defends $1.5T Defense Budget Amid Iran War Cost Uncertainty
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Vought Faces Fury Over Iran War Costs and Budget Cuts
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OMB Director Russell Vought faced sharp criticism from House Democrats over the Trump administration's proposed budget, which seeks a $1.5 trillion defense increase to fund an ongoing Iran conflict while cutting domestic programs like LIHEAP.

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