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Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
From Iron Dome to the Abraham Accords, congressional trips informed funding, intel sharing, and defense planning as policymakers revisit aid and strategy.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Congress fails to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers — RT World News
Washington senators voted down a measure to limit Trump’s Iran war authority, preserving executive latitude amid partisan divides and Mideast tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Pete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress
Defense officials lift Iran war estimate to $37.5B amid funding push, sparking partisan debate over scope, timelines, and fiscal tradeoffs.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers — RT World News
US lawmaker reports brief detention by armed settlers in the West Bank; IDF allegedly sided with settlers. Incident may spur US inquiries.
- 7 min
- Palestine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Thune says Congress should have a say in Iran deal as GOP unease grows
Sen. John Thune says Congress should weigh in on a U.S.–Iran deal amid GOP concerns over sanctions relief, verification, and durable approval.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family
Trump-endorsed New York hopeful Anthony Constantino pledges his entire congressional pay to an Iraq War veteran’s family, spotlighting service and ethics.
- 6 min
- Iraq
Military / WarThe Veil
Sen. Raphael Warnock says "it's past time for Congress to assert itself" in Iran war
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for Congress to reassert oversight of U.S. actions tied to the Iran war, signaling potential hearings and limits on operations.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Sen. James Lankford says Congress should ratify any deal Trump makes with Iran
Sen. James Lankford urges congressional ratification for any future Trump-Iran agreement, aiming for durable policy amid debate on executive authority.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Congress Prepares for a Consequential Iran Vote
Lawmakers weigh tougher or recalibrated pressure on Iran, with market and security risks elevated as Tehran watches U.S. divisions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Donald Trump pressures Congress to overhaul college sports, warning the system could be "lost forever" as a White House committee proposes lim
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Vance gets a chance to woo Iowa GOP voters ahead of 2028 in a campaign stop with congressman
Vice President JD Vance will visit Iowa with a congressman to test messages, build alliances, and gauge donors and activists for a 2028 bid.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
King Charles III cracks some jokes, and a congressional map gets thrown out: The news quiz
U.S. court nixes a congressional map, Comey faces indictment, Pentagon updates Iran-related costs, and King Charles III’s jokes lighten the week.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Palestinian soccer boss refuses to shake hands with Israeli counterpart at FIFA Congress
Jibril Rajoub declined Basim Sheikh Suliman’s handshake at the May 2 FIFA Congress, spotlighting geopolitical tensions and potential policy ripple effects.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress
Administration claims Iran ceasefire restarts 60-day limit as U.S.-led blockade continues, drawing separation-of-powers challenges and market watch.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire
In a letter to Congress, Trump says existing authorities cover potential military actions tied to Iran amid a ceasefire, prompting legal scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Pentagon Demands Congress Burn Millions to Make Name Change Official
Defense Department asks Congress for funds to rename agency, sparking debate over costs, messaging, and policy signals amid budget talks.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project
GOP senators push a $400M federal plan for a White House ballroom, citing security, protocol, and tourism; Democrats question cost and timing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CNN host Smerconish urges Congress to authorize Iran war before deadline
CNN’s Michael Smerconish presses Congress to approve Trump’s Iran military operations before a looming deadline, spotlighting war-powers debate.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor
In Sacramento, two House Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to resign and exit the California governor race amid new sexual assault allegations.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
World Jewish Congress President: Democracy Faces ‘Total Collapse’ if Attacks on Judeo‑Christian Targets Continue
The World Jewish Congress president warned that the attack at a synagogue and Jewish kindergarten in Michigan was not an isolated incident.
- 3 min
- United States