War cost US over $37 billion, Hegseth says, as strikes on Iran continue for 11 straight days
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that the ongoing war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, as he defended President Donald Trump's funding request during a Senate hearing. Hegseth emphasized the need for an additional $95 billion budget package to sustain military operations, describing the supplemental funding as 'urgent' and 'necessary.' The proposal includes military funding as well as aid for farmers and changes to voting laws, amid protests and intense questioning from lawmakers.