Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/pentagon-asks-congress-for-roughly-80-billion-to-cover-cost-of-iran-war Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war Politics Jun 23, 2026 10:14 AM EDT The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to an already sizable military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill ahead of a formal request. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Trump will visit a Mack Truck facility in a battleground district in swing state Pennsylvania Tuesday, shifting attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event beyond the capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war. WATCH: White House defends Iran agreement as U.S. lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade National Guard members and U.S. Park Police have been patrolling around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as the Trump administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now