What's the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 718

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the U.S. House Budget Committee sent a letter to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Thursday, asking its experts to determine how much the war in Iran could cost.

“The Constitution grants Congress both the power of the purse and the responsibility of declaring war,” Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle wrote. “A timely and comprehensive estimate from CBO will support Congress in the conduct of its constitutional responsibilities.

“Congress should …

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