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Trump administration seeks $87.6B for Iran war, farmers, and Ebola response

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The Trump administration has requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding from Congress, with the majority earmarked for costs associated with the Iran war. This request includes significant funds for the Defense Department, such as munitions and operational costs, alongside allocations for farmers and the Ebola outbreak response. The move is expected to reignite debates over presidential war powers, as some lawmakers question the necessity of congressional authorization for military actions against Iran. AI

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Trump administration seeks $87.6B for Iran war, farmers, and Ebola response

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Rebecca Falconer ·

    Trump asks Congress for $87.6B, mostly for Iran war

    <p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The reques…

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