What Happened
Defense Funds Dominate Emergency Budget Request
The White House has sent a $87.6 billion supplemental spending request to Congress, with $67.1 billion allocated for defense funds to cover expenses related to the war in Iran. The request includes funding for munitions, cybersecurity, drones, and classified programs, as well as operational costs, readiness needs, and fuel costs. The supplemental also includes funds for the Coast Guard and the National Nuclear Security Agency. The request was first reported by Breaking Defense.