Pentagon Pete Pushes for More Cash as Iran War Drains U.S. Stockpiles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressing Congress for additional funding after the Pentagon says the Iran war has exhausted its stockpiles and long-range missiles, with about $67 billion requested to replace losses; Republicans were briefed in a closed session while Democrats were largely left out, as officials warn that readiness could suffer as the conflict drags on far beyond the president’s initial promise of a quick “few weeks.”