The War Without a Strategy: What's at Stake in the Senate Hearings on Iran Funding The escalating war with Iran has been marked by a disturbing trend: the lack of a clear strategy from the Trump administration and an equally puzzling willingness to ignore the costs.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, requesting $67 billion in supplemental funding to cover the conflict's costs.
This request is not unusual; similar requests have been made by past administrations. However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that something more pernicious is at play.