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White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the funding request and the response from Congress can be found through national news sources, such as KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
A funding request has been submitted to Congress by the White House. 6 billion, with a significant portion intended for the Pentagon. This comes after the US war against Iran and is also meant to support US farmers and the Ebola response.
The request has been made at a time when there is opposition from lawmakers. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have expressed objections to further military action. Further details on the funding request and the response from Congress can be found through national news sources, such as KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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