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Senate Uncertainty Grows Over Trump's $200B Iran Funding Request

3/21/2026

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Senate Republican leader John Thune says he is unsure about passing U.S. President Donald Trump's $200 billion Iran war funding request, as details remain unseen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the funding figure could change to meet military needs.
Polls show broad public disapproval of the war and indicate Trump lacks a clear strategy, as the conflict has lasted about a month with 13 U.S. service members' deaths.

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Senate Republican leader John Thune says he is unsure about passing U.S. President Donald Trump's $200 billion Iran war funding request, as details remain unseen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the funding figure could change to meet military needs.
Polls show broad public disapproval of the war and indicate Trump lacks a clear strategy, as the conflict has lasted about a month with 13 U.S. service members' deaths.