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AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Trump asks Congress for $87.6B, mostly for Iran war

The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war. Why it matters: The request is likely to intensify debate over presidential war powers as lawmakers in both parties question whether Congress should have authorized military action against Iran. By the numbers: $67 billion of the request would go to the Defense Department, including $21 billion for munitions, $17.3 billion for operational costs and $12.1 billion for classified programs, according to the letter . - $11.1 billion would go to farmers, and $1.4 billion would fund the response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. What they're saying: "Most of this request will address urgent…

The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war. Why it matters: The request is likely to intensify debate over presidential war powers as lawmakers in both parties question whether Congress should have authorized military action against Iran. By the numbers: $67 billion of the request would go to the Defense Department, including $21 billion for munitions, $17.3 billion for operational costs and $12.1 billion for classified programs, according to the letter . - $11.1 billion would go to farmers, and $1.4 billion would fund the response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. What they're saying: "Most of this request will address urgent…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - DOJ, FBI, and NYPD Raid Police Officials in Corruption Probe.

Federal and local authorities are investigating bribery allegations involving current and former NYPD leadership, signaling a significant crackdown on corruption in the Democrat-run city.

Federal and local authorities are investigating bribery allegations involving current and former NYPD leadership, signaling a significant crackdown on corruption in the Democrat-run city. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI ), the New York City Police Department (NYPD ), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York  executed search warrants across New York City as part of a bribery investigation involving current and former NYPD officials. Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and Assistant Chief James McCarthy are at the center of the probe, which includes allegations of misconduct and corruption . WHEN & WHERE: The searches were conducted on Wednesday, across…Open

AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - 2 powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, damaging buildings in the capital, Caracas. The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert for "shaking-related fatalities and economic losses," warning that "high casualties and extensive damage" were probable after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck west of Caracas. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, damaging buildings in the capital, Caracas. The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert for "shaking-related fatalities and economic losses," warning that "high casualties and extensive damage" were probable after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck west of Caracas. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.Open