Even during a ceasefire agreement, the political fires of war inside the Capitol between the Trump administration and Congress are burning fiercely over the Iran conflict. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the White House officially submitted a request to Congress seeking approval for a massive budget package of up to $87.6 billion to be used for "urgent needs" related to the military and other affairs.
Trump requests $87 billion budget for Iran war amid strong Congressional opposition