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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon has requested $80 billion from Congress to cover U.S. war costs against Iran, part of a broader $1.5 trillion military spending push by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers remain skeptical due to opposition to the war and concerns about domestic economic pressures.
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