‘Urgent requirements’ for US military funding cited by GOP as Hegseth estimates war cost

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, with unobligated funds from a prior law insufficient to cover expenses. Committee members debated funding needs, with Republicans citing urgent military requirements and Democrats, including Patty Murray, opposing additional war funding due to concerns over safety and resource depletion.