# US Congress
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The $25 Billion Bill: Hegseth Confronts a Restive Congress over Iran’s Rising Toll
The Pentagon reported $25 billion in expenditures for the Iran conflict during a contentious hearing where Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp criticism over the war's rising costs and lack of clear objectives. Amidst a proposed 42% increase in the national defense budget, lawmakers are warning of a fiscal and strategic quagmire.
The Guard’s Gambit: US Generals Press Congress for a Surge in Fighter Procurement
General officers from 20 US National Guards have petitioned Congress to significantly increase fighter jet procurement to replace aging fleets. They are calling for a minimum of 72 new F-35A and F-15EX aircraft annually to ensure the long-term viability of the National Guard’s air units.
Congress Revives Boeing E‑7 AWACS Funding After Pentagon Pushes Cut, Exposing Rift Over Space-Based Warning
Congress restored roughly $1.1 billion for the Boeing E‑7 Wedgetail AEW programme in the FY2026 NDAA drafts, undoing a White House proposal that would have reduced funding to under $100 million. The move reflects congressional wariness about relying solely on a new space‑based warning architecture and concerns about replacing the ageing E‑3 AWACS fleet.