Event Brief
Congress seeks details on $1.5T defense request
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Lawmakers are waiting for Defense Department details on Iran-war costs while considering a $1.5 trillion defense request.
WHO: Lawmakers
WHAT: Congress mulls a $1.5 trillion defense request while awaiting Iran-war cost details
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Lawmakers are waiting for the Defense Department to provide requested details on Iran-war costs.
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