- Pentagon officials urged Congress for urgent billions to fund the war with Iran but struggled to provide clear specifics in closed-door briefings, leaving lawmakers frustrated.
- Republicans are divided — leadership is hustling for a quick vote (even hosting members at Camp David), while many GOP lawmakers remain skeptical about costs and want offsets.
- The House advanced a GOP package with roughly $73 billion for defense, but the Senate is likely to reshape the bill, so the final outcome is uncertain ahead of the midterms.
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