Trump requests more Pentagon funding for war with Iran, with McConnell supporting the request amidst political shifts.
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Updated Jul 25
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What happened
Trump requests more Pentagon funding for war with Iran, with McConnell supporting the request amidst political shifts.
Who's involved
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Part of
The Pentagon requested funds for war in Iran as political figures debated the conflict's continuation in the Senate.Also in this story
- Trump is involved in a high-stakes situation regarding Iran risks, leading to leak hunts and the push for subpoenas.
- Pete Hegseth defends operational readiness to lawmakers and requests $80 billion in additional funding due to heightened security threats in the Middle East.
- Senators voted on a resolution limiting presidential action concerning hostilities against Iran.
- The Senate debates military action and fund allocation, with the U.S. Treasury controlling unfrozen Iranian funds.
The entities involved
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Related events
- Pentagon officials briefed House spending leaders seeking funding from Republican and Democratic lawmakers for the ongoing war in Iran.
- The Pentagon, involved in the Iran war, has seen its spokesmen and former administration officials comment on the conflict, including Ben Hodges.
- Donald Trump pushed for defense funding for the Pentagon, involving members of the Budget Committee and House GOP leaders.
- House Committee directs the Pentagon to report on support.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- washingtonexaminer.comWhat legislation has Mitch McConnell's absence stalled in the Senate?
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