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June 24, 2026
White House Requests $87.6 Billion for Iran War Amid Congressional Opposition
- The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily for replenishing the Pentagon's resources related to the Iran war, amid strong congressional opposition.
- $67 billion of the request is specifically for the Department of Defense, addressing urgent military personnel and operational needs.
- The funding proposal arrives at a politically challenging time, with many lawmakers objecting to further military action and President Trump publicly confronting Republican senators over their votes on war powers.
11 Sources
- White House tells Republicans to expect war funding request by end of weekJun 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM · Politico
- Trump to seek more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from CongressJun 24, 2026 at 7:16 PM · Reuters
- Trump seeks $672M to stop Iranian nukes as fate of uranium stockpile remains unresolvedJun 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM · Fox News
- Trump Asks Congress for $88 Billion for War With Iran and Other ProgramsJun 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM · NYT
- Trump administration asks Congress for $88 billion in supplemental funding for Iran war, Ebola, farm aidJun 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM · CBS News
- White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental spending for Iran war, farm aidJun 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM · CNBC
- White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisisJun 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM · ABC News
- White House asks Congress for $87.6B to help cover Iran war costs, assist US farmers and respond to EbolaJun 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM · ABC News
- Trump requests $88 billion from Congress for Iran war, Ebola outbreak and farmers aidJun 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM · The Hill
- White House asks Congress for $88 billion for Iran warJun 24, 2026 at 11:32 PM · Washington Post
- The Iran supplemental has droppedJun 24, 2026 at 11:47 PM · The Hill