Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war (opens in new tab)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an executive order signing about quantum computing with President Donald Trump, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)2026-06-23T00:10:16Z WASHINGTON (AP) — has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the , adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by . The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a form...