strikeJul 21, 2026

'Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls': Hegseth on Trump's trillion dollar defense budget proposal following $37.5B Iran War price tag | Fortune

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, so far, as he is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities.

Source: The Associated Press; Lisa Mascaro — Read the full report

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The Associated Press; Lisa MascaroBy The Associated Press; Lisa Mascaro
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, so far, as he is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that a…

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