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Trump Seeks $88 Billion in Emergency War Funding From Congress
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Donald Trump asked Congress for an extra $88 billion, largely to fund the war with Iran. The package faces strong Democratic opposition and is unlikely to pass the Senate. CNN reported the war has already cost about $40 billion, according to CSIS.
- 01Trump requested an extra $88 billion from Congress for this fiscal year.
- 02About $70 billion would cover Pentagon costs from the war with Iran.
- 03The package includes $21 billion for munitions and $4 billion for a satellite-tracking program.
- 04Democrats say they will oppose the funding, making Senate passage unlikely.
- 05CSIS estimates the war has cost the U.S. about $40 billion so far.
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