25/06/2026
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25/06/2026
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WASHINGTON, Jun 25: US President Donald Trump has asked Congress for nearly $88 billion in additional funding, with the majority of the package aimed at covering costs linked to the US military campaign against Iran.
The White House submitted a request for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, including tens of billions of dollars for the Pentagon, along with funding for US farmers, Ebola response efforts in central Africa, and domestic infrastructure projects.
The request came a day after lawmakers passed a largely symbolic resolution urging Trump to end US hostilities with Iran unless Congress formally authorizes further military action. The move reflected growing concerns among lawmakers from both parties over the financial and political costs of the conflict.
The administration is also working to convert a preliminary understanding with Tehran into a broader agreement following months of fighting that disrupted global energy markets, contributed to rising prices, and deepened divisions within Trump's Republican Party.
White House budget director Russell Vought sent the funding request in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging Congress to approve what he described as “important and urgent requests.”
The largest share of the package would go toward the Department of Defense, with the administration requesting around $67 billion for military-related expenses.
The Pentagon portion includes:
- $21 billion for munitions and military capabilities
- $17.3 billion for operational costs
- $12.1 billion for classified programs
The proposal also includes nearly $768 million for the Energy Department to support nuclear and energy security efforts related to Iran, as well as $300 million for State Department embassy security and construction projects in countries surrounding Iran.
The funding request is expected to trigger debate in Congress, where lawmakers remain divided over the continuation of military operations and the long-term costs of the conflict.
