Steve Feinberg

President Trump's $87.6 billion Iran war funding request faces skepticism from both parties in Congress. Democrats like Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Jack Reed criticize the proposal, while some Democrats remain open to parts of it. Republicans also express concerns, including Rep. Chip Roy opposing ethanol provisions and Sen. Susan Collins planning a hearing due to discrepancies in the request.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the end of the Pentagon's mandatory flu vaccine requirement for U.S. troops, framing the policy shift as a restoration of personal freedom and a rollback of Biden-era mandates. The decision reverses a long-standing requirement, allowing service members to choose whether to receive the annual flu shot, and follows a 2025 memo that had already begun scaling back the mandate for some personnel.

Pete Hegseth, the War Secretary, announced the end of the Pentagon's mandatory flu vaccine requirement for U.S. troops, framing it as a restoration of personal freedom and a rollback of Biden-era mandates. The policy shift allows service members to choose whether to receive the annual flu shot, emphasizing liberty and military readiness.