‘Urgent requirements’ for US military funding cited by GOP as Hegseth estimates war cost

The Senate committee grappling with military funding faced a heated debate over additional spending for the ongoing war with Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealing that the bombing campaign has already cost $37.5 billion. This has intensified the urgency for GOP lawmakers to push for substantial military funding increases, reflecting broader concerns about national security and defense priorities. The implications of these decisions stretch beyond immediate budgetary concerns, impacting long-term defense strategy and international relations with Iran and its allies.