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White House Defends Military Budget Amid Criticism
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Budget director Russell Vought could not estimate Iran war costs while defending a $1.5 trillion military budget request.
WHO: Russell Vought
WHAT: Defended military budget request
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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