White House cannot estimate Iran war cost amid defence budget push
President Trump proposed a fiscal year 2027 budget featuring a $500 billion increase in military spending and cuts to social programs.
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President Trump proposed a fiscal year 2027 budget featuring a $500 billion increase in military spending and cuts to social programs.
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104 stories · 95–96 · updated Sep 24, 2026
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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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Left-leaning outlets like Mother Jones and Truthout frame the conflict as an "illegal" and "unauthorized" war, highlighting the impact of domestic budget cuts. Conversely, right-leaning sources such as Fox News and the Conservative Institute emphasize the failure of Democratic efforts to restrict Trump’s authority, portraying the budget as a necessary investment in national security.
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