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The U.S. House GOP passed a budget resolution allocating $95 billion, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $13 billion for intelligence agencies, amid partisan debates over funding sources and deficit impacts. House Republicans plan to use reconciliation to advance the package, following similar strategies in prior legislative efforts.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, with warnings of critical shortfalls if Congress does not approve additional funding. Senate Appropriations Committee members debated the need for emergency military spending, with Republican Chair Susan Collins emphasizing urgent requirements and Democrat Patty Murray criticizing the war's impact and opposing further funding.

Chancellor John Healey pledged the UK will meet defense commitments to allies. He was appointed as Chancellor by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after resigning under Sir Keir Starmer over military funding.

The Pentagon reports the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, requesting an additional $67.1 billion for operations, munitions, and other defense needs. Senators expressed skepticism over the emergency funding request, citing existing $75 billion in available funds and concerns about unrelated priorities within the request.

Ukraine has regained the battlefield initiative by targeting Russian logistics, energy infrastructure, and military assets, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who warned that Kyiv needs more Western military aid to sustain the gains before Russia adapts.

Senator Susan Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, playing a critical role in funding the U.S. military and addressing national defense needs amid technological advancements and partisan challenges.

The House Freedom Caucus outlined demands for a third reconciliation bill, including extending a federal abortion funding ban, immediate payment for new spending, and military modernization. The group emphasized fully funding any new spending, eliminating clean energy tax credits, and preventing a government shutdown ahead of midterms.

President Trump's administration faces criticism from congressional Republicans over a lack of transparency regarding a $300 billion Iranian reconstruction plan and sanctions relief in a recent Iran cease-fire agreement. GOP lawmakers express frustration that they were not briefed on the agreement before it was signed and question the administration's approach to military funding requests.

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to maintain its current battlefield advantage over Russia, according to a Ukrainian defense source.