The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.15 trillion defense budget bill overnight, according to reports. The legislation includes $60 billion in additional military spending largely to cover costs of the U.S.-Israel confrontation with Iran. All Democrats opposed the measure, criticizing President Trump for joining Israeli strikes on Iran without congressional approval. The bill now moves to the Senate.
The House passed the $1.15 trillion defense budget overnight, adding $60 billion for the Iran war costs. The Zioneer reported at 01:06 that the US Congress approved the 2027 defense budget with strengthened Israel partnership. The new details specify the total at $1.15 trillion, including $60 billion for Iran war costs, and highlight Democratic opposition over Trump's authorization of strikes on Iran without congressional approval. Earlier in the night, the House passed a $95 billion Iran war supplemental in a 216-214 vote, with all Democrats opposing. The defense budget now goes to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain.
3 developments
- StrongU.S. defense establishment spent $40B on Iran campaign so far; Pentagon requests $80B more
- DevelopingDespite objections, US Congress approves 2027 defense budget, strengthens Israel partnership
- StrongTrump administration asks Congress for $87.6B supplemental for Iran war costs
- StrongFinance Ministry greenlights immediate 15b shekel transfer to defense budget
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