NEWSNATIONNOW (Ellen Mitchell and The Hill) - Hegseth struggles to sell Senate on Iran war funding
Thee war with Iran is dragging into its sixth month with no end in sight.
NYTIMES (Greg Jaffe) - Hegseth and Caine Will Appear Before Senators to Seek More Money for Iran War
The Pentagon seeks an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
NYTIMES (Edward Wong and Aruni Soni) - The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - UK PM Starmer Admits He Must ‘Turn Things Around,’ But Refuses to Step Down.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that his premiership is going badly following the resignation of his Secretary of Defence.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer conceded that his premiership is going badly in an interview with the BBC following multiple resignations from the Ministry of Defence. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - He has also been under fire for refusing to admit Britain has a problem with two-tier policing amid the Henry Nowak scandal . DETAIL: In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Britain’s de facto broadcaster, Starmer conceded that he needed to “turn things around” following a slew of ministerial resignations and disastrous results for the Labour Party in local elections in May. Despite this, the Prime Minister refused to stand aside and vowed to fight any leadership challenge from within his own party.…Open
DAILYCALLER (Nicole Silverio) - 6 Republicans Defy GOP Leadership By Locking Arms With Democrats To Push For More Ukraine Funding
Reps. Fitzpatrick, Lawler and others voted with Democrats
ABCNEWS - Higher gas prices fueling pain at the Pentagon
The Army has cut back on training because of a $4B-$6B shortfall.
NYTIMES (Aaron Boxerman and Edward Wong) - U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Foreign Desk Staff) - Putin asks Russian billionaires to help fund Ukraine War
Russia's war coffers are running low despite the U.S.'s move to lift sanctions on Russian oil
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Chris Van Hollen SCOFFS At Pentagon's Reported $200 BILLION Request For Iran War | RISING
The Pentagon is reportedly seeking more than $200 billion in additional funds for the war in Iran. #Pentagon #PeteHegseth #Iran About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/ Instagram: @HillTVLive…
NPR (Ava Berger) - These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.Open