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White House Requests $87.6B Aid; Democrats Call “Forever War”

7/22/2026

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The White House requested $87.6 billion emergency aid, with $67 billion for Iran.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the war has cost $37.5 billion.
Analysts estimate the conflict costs over $890 million each day.
Gen. Dan Caine warned the military will face shortfalls without funding.
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called the request an unapproved “forever war” and questioned Hegseth’s claim Iran’s “Midnight Hammer” was destroyed while Tehran continues nuclear pursuits.

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The White House requested $87.6 billion emergency aid, with $67 billion for Iran.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the war has cost $37.5 billion.
Analysts estimate the conflict costs over $890 million each day.
Gen. Dan Caine warned the military will face shortfalls without funding.
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called the request an unapproved “forever war” and questioned Hegseth’s claim Iran’s “Midnight Hammer” was destroyed while Tehran continues nuclear pursuits.