https://freerepublic.com/tag/trollseeksspam/ en-us Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:49:08 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4385008/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defense secretary told senators about the Iran funding request last week, according to two people familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss... AP News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4385008/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:49:08 GMT