Congress Poised to Back Iran War Funding as White House Prepares Request
TL;DR
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will pass a supplemental for Iran war funding once the White House formally requests it, with officials reportedly weighing a package around $50 billion; the plan faces partisan scrutiny over spending details, while the rest of the update highlights related Capitol Hill developments including retirements, elections in Texas, and committee actions.
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- Johnson: Congress will pass Iran war funding when ‘appropriate’ - Live Updates Politico
- ‘We’re in it’: Democrats won’t rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war Politico
- Iran mission takes toll on US munition stockpile, lawmakers weigh supplemental defense funding Breaking Defense
- More Money to Fund War With Iran? Speaker Mike Johnson Hints at Vote Military.com
- Iran war triggers talk of supplemental defense funding Roll Call
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