US EditionCNN: Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Republican lawmakers resist $200 billion war funding without a clear White House plan, citing concerns over indefinite conflict and incomplete cost audits.
- The Pentagon asked the White House to seek over $200 billion, and President Donald Trump could ask Congress for the funds in the coming weeks.
- Cracks are emerging among congressional Republicans over approving large wartime spending without a clear White House strategy as the White House and Pentagon have provided only two incomplete cost assessments.
- Texas Rep. Chip Roy warned of 'We're talking about boots on the ground,' and munitions and operations costs totaled roughly $11 billion in the first week, while Rep. Eric Burlison and Sen. Lisa Murkowski demanded audits or clearer plans before supporting funds.
- GOP leaders warn passage will be difficult without detailed White House plans, and most Democrats remain adamantly opposed, complicating Senate approval which likely needs their votes.
- As fighting enters its fourth week, lawmakers warn higher gas and petroleum prices could persist if the Strait of Hormuz problems continue while the administration has yet to seek Capitol Hill’s formal approval.
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Trump Faces Growing Questions in Congress Over Iran War Strategy
President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end.Three weeks into the conflict, the toll is becoming apparent. At least 13 U.S. military personnel have died, and more than 230 have been wounded. A $200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is pending at the White House. Allies are unde…
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Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on
President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress. Now, lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end.
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Conservative ReviewGOP Rep Reportedly Floats More Ukraine Money As Washington Considers Blowing $200 Billion On Iran
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick reportedly suggested adding funding for Ukraine to the $200 billion the Pentagon is requesting from Congress for the Iran war.
GOP Rep Reportedly Floats More Ukraine Money As Washington Considers Spending $200 Billion On Iran
by Anthony Iafrate at CDN - Republican Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick reportedly raised the possibility of adding funding for Ukraine to the $200 billion the Pentagon is requesting from Congress for the war in Iran. Fitzpatrick told reporters that he is holding discussions with his House colleagues about potentially setting aside funds to support Ukraine during its war with Russia — in … Click to read the rest HERE-> GOP Rep Reportedly Floa…
Pentagon’s $200B Iran war request rattles Congress
What happenedPresident Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday defended an upcoming funding request to pay for the ongoing Iran war, as Congress balked at the reported $200 billion price tag. The global cost of the conflict rose again as oil prices surged above $119 a barrel before settling at just under $109 after a chaotic day of trading. Qatar’s state energy company said retaliatory Iranian strikes on its Ras Laffan energy…
The Pentagon wants to ask Congress for an additional $200 billion for the Iran war. Some fiscal Republicans don't like it at all.
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