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naftali

(21 posts) Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:55 PM Yesterday

Source: Assiciated Press

The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-pentagon-972ec1bd956a2c3633e6ab7fff389791

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Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war [View all] naftali Yesterday OP

Absolutely not! SheltieLover Yesterday #1

Welcome to DU! SheltieLover Yesterday #2

Pentagon seeks funds to cover money already wasted. There's yer headline. twodogsbarking Yesterday #3

Let the military/industrial complex donate... LakeVermilion Yesterday #4

Trump calls it a 'small price to pay.' Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday #6

Then you pay for it, MF. raccoon 15 hrs ago #15

the GOP plan LymphocyteLover Yesterday #9

Bankrupt the country durablend 23 hrs ago #12

Boo to that! I vote no. LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #16

That's the idea orangecrush 16 hrs ago #14

Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! LymphocyteLover Yesterday #8

Get it Rebl2 Yesterday #10

Feed our children and take care of our sick. Talitha Yesterday #11

Get his billionaire buddies to pay for it RainCaster 18 hrs ago #13