Congress Scrambles to Cover Cost of Iran War
The funding debate could be a prelude to a larger a government shutdown battle ahead of the midterm elections. On Wednesday, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget officially requested over $67 billion in Pentagon funding as part of a nearly $88 billion supplemental funding package. Congress’ upcoming fight over supplemental funding is part of a larger debate over how Capitol Hill should interact with the Pentagon.
- ▪The funding debate could be a prelude to a larger a government shutdown battle ahead of the midterm elections.
- ▪On Wednesday, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget officially requested over $67 billion in Pentagon funding as part of a nearly $88 billion supplemental funding package.
- ▪Congress’ upcoming fight over supplemental funding is part of a larger debate over how Capitol Hill should interact with the Pentagon.
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Home – Political News – Congress Scrambles to Cover Cost of Iran War news Congress Scrambles to Cover Cost of Iran War George Caldwell • June 26, 2026 Print US President Donald Trump, alongside Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the US Capitol. (Saul Loeb/Getty Images) As the administration seeks a boost in defense funding, Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are trying to figure out how to overcome opposition from Democrats and cover the cost of the Iran War. The funding debate could be a prelude to a larger a government shutdown battle ahead of the midterm elections. On Wednesday, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget officially requested over $67 billion in Pentagon funding as part of a nearly $88 billion supplemental funding package.
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