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Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran

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NewsletterAugust 27, 2026 Aug 27, 2026

Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran

Congress is trying to give Trump $73 billion for his war in Iran. Here’s what it could fund instead.

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