Hegseth Seeks $87 Billion for Iran War, Farmers and Ebola Response
Hegseth said the package would also aid U.S. farmers and fight Ebola in Africa as lawmakers questioned the cost of the war effort.
- On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, requesting $87 billion in supplemental funding, with $67 billion designated for the Iran war.
- Nearing the five-month mark, the Iran war has resulted in at least 17 U.S. service member deaths and more than 400 injuries, despite President Donald Trump's original claim the operation would take "a few days."
- Sen. Gary Peters challenged Hegseth's leadership strategy, with the secretary retorting that opponents suffer from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" during heated exchanges at the hearing.
- Senate Democrats blocked the broader $1 trillion defense policy bill last week, while House lawmakers face pressure to reach an agreement before leaving for August recess on Thursday.
- Critics, including Rep. Maggie Goodlander , labeled the request a "blank check" for an "illegal war," citing lack of transparency as the administration struggles to secure legislative support.
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Shaheen, Hegseth spar over funding for war in Iran
Questions surrounding funding for the war in Iran continue on Capitol Hill, with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, engaging in a contentious line of questioning this week with Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth.
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