White House requests $87.6 billion in supplemental spending
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White House, Russell Vought
United States
June 24, 2026
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The White House requested $87.6 billion for the Iran war, Ebola response, and other domestic needs. The request includes $21 billion for the Defense Department. Congressional Democrats expressed immediate opposition to the funding request.
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