White House seeks $87.6 billion for Iran war, farmers and Ebola
What's next: Congress must approve the package, setting up a fraught vote as lawmakers push back on the Iran conflict.
The White House asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in emergency spending, with most of the money tied to the U.S. war against Iran and the rest earmarked for farm aid, Ebola response and domestic projects. The request sent by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought includes $67 billion for the Defense Department, according to PBS, while CNBC reported a request with $21 billion for Pentagon capabilities, munitions and the industrial base. The package also includes about $10 billion to $11.1 billion for farmers, $1.4 billion for Ebola efforts in Central Africa, $500 million for projects in Washington and $1 billion for Penn Station in New York. The funding fight lands as lawmakers from both parties question further military action against Iran.