White House requests $87.6 billion funding amid bipartisan skepticism and disputes
The White House requested $87.6 billion in funding, with $67.1 billion earmarked for the Iran war, on Wednesday. Top Democrat Patty Murray criticized the request, highlighting $100 billion in unspent Pentagon funds. The funding proposal faces skepticism from Republicans and opposition from Democrats amid ongoing congressional disputes over voting measures.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 17:03 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 17:20 UTC
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