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President Donald Trump just asked the U.S. Congress to approve an emergency budget package close to $880 billion to cover the ongoing 4-month conflict in Iran, while also supporting farmers and rebuilding after natural disasters.

Details of this massive "shopping" spree include:

$67.1 billion allocated to the Pentagon to replenish expended missiles ($21 billion), fuel up, and maintain combat readiness.

The bulk of the remaining funds is earmarked to rescue the wallets of American farmers and rebuild domestic infrastructure.

However, this colossal amount has to pass through the Senate's gauntlet. Currently, lawmakers from both parties are feeling the heat and calculating carefully before committing to such a huge expenditure for this unpopular conflict.


This article is just for keeping tabs on international happenings for some home entertainment. The writer takes no responsibility if you end up worrying about the U.S. government's finances or losing sleep thinking about the Pentagon. Everyone spends their own money; each to their own. Please do not use this article as material for military debate.

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