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INVESTIGATION: Trump Bills Congress $87.6 Billion to Pay for His War Against Iran
On June 25, 2026, the White House transmitted to the American Congress a supplemental funding request of $87.6 billion. The letter was signed by Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget. The primary destination of this sum: covering the costs of the war against Iran, launched by Trump in February 2026 without prior congressional authorization, alongside I
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