The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth’s morning press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

The Independent UK · Mar 19

The Pentagon reportedly requested an extra $200 billion for the Iran war. It might fund the U.S. military for just 140 more days

The war in Iran cost about $16.5 billion within its first 12 days. At that rate, an extra $200 billion could potentially fund the war through mid-August.

Fortune · Mar 19

‘It takes money to kill bad guys’: Senate skeptical of Trump and Hegseth’s $200B Iran war funding request

Hegseth confirms that Pentagon will ask Congress for more money to fight Iran war in early-morning press conference

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Hegseth on seeking $200 billion for Iran war: "That number could move"

Such a massive request would face stiff opposition on the Hill.

Axios · Mar 19

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Reason · Mar 19

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war

The Independent UK · Mar 19

US Intensifies Iran Campaign As Pentagon Signals Gains Ahead Of Hegseth Briefing

Military progress claims face scrutiny amid civilian casualty probe and regional instability.

International Business Times · Mar 19

Drones hovering above Rubio and Hegseth’s homes leave military officials baffled

'Unidentified' drones prompt security concerns at Washington Army base where both politicians live

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Pentagon asks Trump for $200bn to fund Iran War

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The Independent UK · Mar 19

The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Here’s how it’s been spent – in charts

Now, the total is likely to have exceeded $18bn and counting. Where are America’s war dollars going, in a war that was never declared in the first place?

The Guardian - US · Mar 19