April 15, 2026

White House delays Iran war funding request

White House budget director Russell Vought stated they are still determining the funding needed for military operations in Iran and cannot provide a cost estimate.
Republican lawmakers are pushing for the White House's funding request to create an emergency funding package, but previous requests faced significant opposition in Congress.
The Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget is under scrutiny, with bipartisan criticism about the lack of financial accountability.