White House cannot estimate Iran war cost amid defence budget push
Russell Vought defended a $1.5 trillion military budget while admitting the administration lacks a cost estimate for the Iran war.
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Russell Vought defended a $1.5 trillion military budget while admitting the administration lacks a cost estimate for the Iran war.
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White House Budget Director Russell Vought defended a $1.5 trillion military budget while admitting the administration lacks a cost estimate for the ongoing Iran war. He faced sharp bipartisan criticism over Pentagon accountability and proposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.
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While most outlets like AP News focus on the trade-off between a $1.5 trillion military boost and cuts to domestic programs, Salon.com emphasizes the "fury" from Democrats over the lack of a formal Iran war cost estimate. Conversely, the Tampa Free Press highlights Vought’s alignment with Republican senators regarding Iran’s untrustworthiness and the impact of inflation.
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