US EditionCNN: Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Lawmakers oppose $200 billion war funding amid recent $840 billion defense budget and public skepticism with only 25% support for the conflict, officials said.
- On March 20, 2026, President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote, and the Pentagon requested $200 billion from the White House.
- Facing a 45-day clock, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the administration must articulate an authorization or exit plan, per the War Powers Act.
- Three weeks into the conflict, at least 13 U.S. military personnel have died, more than 230 are wounded, and thousands are deploying to the Middle East as U.S. allies face attacks.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called the $200 billion request 'preposterous', while Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, warned cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could harm millions.
- Congress will demand a clearer strategy, as President Trump said late Friday he was considering 'winding down' military operations and lawmakers warn of blowback.
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Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as Iran war drags on
Washington: 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 US military personnel have died, and more than 230 have been wounded. A USD 200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is pending at the White House. A…
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Congress looks for Trump’s exit plan as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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
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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