White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge
Director Russell Vought testified that the administration cannot yet estimate the total costs of the ongoing war with Iran.
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Director Russell Vought testified that the administration cannot yet estimate the total costs of the ongoing war with Iran.
Republished from Military Times, with credit to the original publisher.
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OMB Director Russell Vought told Congress he cannot estimate the ongoing Iran war's cost while defending a $1.5 trillion defense budget. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the lack of transparency and the Pentagon's failure to pass financial audits.
Republican critic of Pentagon accountability
Democratic critic of defense spending
Democratic representative citing GAO findings
Top Democrat on the Budget Committee
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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