- The Pentagon is seeking funds to cover the costs of the Iran war, while Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate and Daryl Caudle addressed Congress.
- The Pentagon formally requested $80 billion from Congress.
- The Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the need for military investment, while the Pentagon managed missile defense programs and Congress set requirements for the NGI program.
The Senate denied funding for munitions programs and rejected a battleship funding request, while the Pentagon stated its need for Tomahawk missiles.
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Updated Aug 3
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What happened
The Senate denied funding for munitions programs and rejected a battleship funding request, while the Pentagon stated its need for Tomahawk missiles.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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PENTAGON
Slovak company
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Tomahawk
fourth-class city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
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