A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, March 19, 2026. – The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says. The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information.It’s an extraordinarily high number and comes on top of extra funding the Defense Department already received last year in President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts bill. Congress is bracing for a new spending request but it is not clear the White House has transmitted the request for consideration. It is unclear the spending request would have support. The new funding request was first reported by The Washington Post. Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the figure, saying it could change. But he said “we’re going back to Congress and our folks there to to ensure that we’re properly funded.”Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Subscribe to Houston Life Deals!Record heat on the way! Here is how you can protect yourselfHow can Houston stop Idaho’s fast-paced offense?Houston Health Department temporarily shuts down ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ at RodeoHoustonWhy Reed Blankenship chose Texans in free agencyOfficials are responding to a train derailment in Rosenberg5 vehicles are currently involved in a major crash on Tomball ParkwayBreaking news: A man was beaten during an attempted robberyJudge extends Texas school voucher application deadlineHouston ISD's plan to improve school safetyHouston Texans add Wyatt TellerFreeze warning issued for areas north of HoustonThe Coogs are back in the Big Dance! Houston enters March Madness as a No. 2 seedTuesday's temperatures will be last real taste of winter in HoustonDeadline to apply for Texas school vouchers is TuesdayWhy is Houston so windy today?Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo releases statement after fights cause early carnival closureTracking Thunderstorms and Strong Winds!A sunny day for RodeoHouston!Happy Saturday!! 💛 The rodeo fun continues this weekend!▶TX Sen. Paul Bettencourt calls for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign after rodeo meltdown
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