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Pentagon is Running Out of Money
Defense officials asked for more than 67 billion in supplemental funding. But Congress hasn't approved the money yet ...
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The New American
· Jul 10, 2026
NBC News: Pentagon Almost Broke, “Running Out of Money”
The Defense Department has blown so much money on President Trump’s unconstitutional war on Iran that the Pentagon’s bank accounts are almost empty. ... The post NBC News: Pentagon Almost Broke, “Running Out of Money” appeared first on The New American.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
WASHINGTON, June 23, (AP): The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly 80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable...
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
LIVE: Senators speak on Capitol Hill as Pentagon seeks $80 billion for Iran war
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Off The Press
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran war bleeding the Pentagon dry, more funding needed: report
If the expenses from the Iran War continue to grow, the Pentagon could run out of operational funds during the summer unless Congress passes an emergency wartime spending bill. The Pentagon needs 80 billion to cover expenses from the Iran War and other expenses, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. []...Click to read more
The Next Web
· Jun 25, 2026
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Related coverage for "Pentagon is Running Out of Money": The New American — NBC News: Pentagon Almost Broke, “Running Out of Money”. Arab Times Online — Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war. Associated Press — LIVE: Senators speak on Capitol Hill as Pentagon seeks $80 billion for Iran war. Drudge Report — Million Investors Lost $3.8 Billion on President's Crypto Coin.... Off The Press — Iran war bleeding the Pentagon dry, more funding needed: report. The Next Web — The hidden cost of complacency and Jay Roland’s mission against corporate America’s technical debt crisis