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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · Politico 84/100 HIGH 119 stories · 83–85 · updated Sep 26, 2026
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Forty-six Senate Democrats and two independents asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a detailed accounting of the Iran war’s costs and planned spending. John Fetterman declined to join them, defending his support for confronting Iran.
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People in this story 6 Senator who declined to join the Democrats’ request and defended his support for confronting Iran.
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Senator who led the letter requesting an accounting of Iran war costs.
President whose decision to strike Iran Fetterman supported; the article also mentions a measure to limit his war powers.
Secretary of Defense asked to provide the requested accounting.
Independent senator included in the senators’ request.
Independent senator included in the senators’ request.
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President whose decision to strike Iran Fetterman supported; the article also mentions a measure to limit his war powers.
Secretary of Defense asked to provide the requested accounting.
Independent senator included in the senators’ request.
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