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War & Conflict22h 48m ago

The US Department of Defence is seeking an additional $80 billion in funding.

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Who
US Department of Defence (DoD), US Deputy Defence Secretary Stephen Feinberg, lawmakers, Trump administration
What
The US Department of Defence is seeking an additional $80 billion in funding.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 22h 48m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
The funding is sought to cover expenses linked to the Iran war, other non-war-related requirements, and to replenish critical munitions.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The request highlights rising costs of the Iran conflict, potential funding shortages for the US military, and division among lawmakers regarding war authorization and spending.

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