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Congress Asked to Approve $67 B Iran War Funding

8/3/2026

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  • Congress has been asked to approve $67 billion to fund the war against Iran.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised transparency, with briefings ceasing after early May.
  • Over 50,000 U.S. troops remain in the Middle East, with 18 dead and hundreds injured.
  • Sen. John Kennedy demanded answers after Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testified without detailing strategy.