Hegseth Puts Iran War Cost at $37.5 Billion
The Guardian and AP report Hegseth's $37.5 billion estimate, but no appropriation, audit, authority or exit tells taxpayers what the war buys.
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The Guardian and AP report Hegseth's $37.5 billion estimate, but no appropriation, audit, authority or exit tells taxpayers what the war buys.
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