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Democrats Block $70 B Trump Request, Demand Iran War Withdrawal

7/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump asked Congress for about $70 billion to fund the Iran war, but Democrats voted to block money and demand a troop withdrawal.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN the war lacks congressional approval, a plan or exit strategy.
Senator Rand Paul warned Iran war “has not been a success” and may provoke backlash.
The conflict killed Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad in an Iranian attack in Jordan on July 23.

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U.S. President Donald Trump asked Congress for about $70 billion to fund the Iran war, but Democrats voted to block money and demand a troop withdrawal.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN the war lacks congressional approval, a plan or exit strategy.
Senator Rand Paul warned Iran war “has not been a success” and may provoke backlash.
The conflict killed Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad in an Iranian attack in Jordan on July 23.