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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.▶Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son’s honorGator boys headed to Tampa to begin journey for back-to-back national titlesJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPrivate lender says she lost nearly $70K after working with BG Ventures Investment Real EstatePulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacreGoFundMe launched after car crash sends Jacksonville family of 4 to multiple hospitalsBehind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp BlandingJacksonville NAACP urges delay in JEA appointment amid investigationsCity Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity feesAfter three years, still no arrests made in Jacksonville Beach St. Patrick’s Day shootingsSenate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville’s fight against affordability crisisDonate, Declutter and Win During Goodwill’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet Week’Time to get some green in my garden. Expert advice from Five PointsCrashes increase on St. Patrick's Day so have a plan & stay alert1:38Northwesterly winds bring unseasonable cold to our areaJacksonville TikTok influencer advocates for expansion of trade programs in Duval CountyAtlantic Beach urges riders to follow e-bike rules amid spring breakGas station awning toppled during thunderstorms in Nassau CountyWeather Authority Alert Day: Front brings risk of severe storms, gusty winds, tornadoes and hailPonte Vedra double murder happened very close to another high profile crime sceneTSA staffing shortages, sprawling line of thunderstorms affecting Spring Break flightsLights Out: Residents, businesses asked to turn off non-essential lights for bird migrationJU women's basketball team will face LSU on Friday in NCAA tourney openerLudvig Åberg talks about entering the final round of The Players Championship with a 3-shot leadLudvig Åberg talks about entering the final round of The Players Championship with a 3-shot lead
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