Trump wants $87.6 billion to pay for his war in Iran, aid to farmers and more

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 514

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration sent Congress a request Wednesday for $87.6 billion in emergency funding to cover the cost of the war in Iran and other expenses.

White House budget director Russ Vought wrote in a letter that in addition to addressing “urgent needs” for the Defense Department, the funding would help the U.S. government assist with the Ebola outbreak and provide aid to American farmers.

Funding for the Energy Department, he wrote, would …

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