White House seeks $87.6B in supplemental funding to sustain Iran war and domestic priorities
The White House asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding to cover the Iran war and other priorities, including $21B for the Defense Department, $1.4B for Ebola response, $768M for energy security, plus funds for farmers, Penn Station renovations, and DC projects, drawing swift Democratic criticism and requiring congressional approval to any disbursement.