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OMB Director Vought Unable to Estimate Iran War Costs

4/16/2026

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On April 15, 2026, Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, testified before the House Budget Committee and said he could not estimate Iran war cost or provide a supplemental funding request.
Rep. Veronica Escobar pressed for a cost estimate, and Rep. Brendan Boyle urged legislation to require future OMB directors to answer Congress.
Senate Democrats planned to question Vought on costs and workforce issues.

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On April 15, 2026, Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, testified before the House Budget Committee and said he could not estimate Iran war cost or provide a supplemental funding request.
Rep. Veronica Escobar pressed for a cost estimate, and Rep. Brendan Boyle urged legislation to require future OMB directors to answer Congress.
Senate Democrats planned to question Vought on costs and workforce issues.