US House approves $95 billion budget framework with funding for Iran war
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- US House approves $95 billion budget framework, including $73 billion for military and intelligence operations tied to the Iran war.
The US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion budget framework on Wednesday, with the bulk of the funding allocated to the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to support military operations related to the war with Iran.
The measure passed by a narrow 216-214 vote and will now move to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.
Under the proposal, $73 billion would be directed to the US military and intelligence agencies, primarily to finance operations connected to the conflict with Iran. Another $12 billion would be allocated to farmers affected by President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war.
The framework also includes $10 billion for election-related programs as part of Trump's efforts to impose new nationwide voting restrictions. However, the broader "Rescue America" legislation currently lacks sufficient support to advance.
The proposed budget marks one of the Republicans' final major legislative efforts before the November midterm elections, which will determine whether the party retains control of Congress and shape the remainder of Trump's second term.
Separately, the House on Wednesday also passed the annual defense policy bill authorizing a record $1.15 trillion budget for the Pentagon.
