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Axios · United States · White House asks Congress for $87.6bn to cover Iran war costs
Reports the supplemental as likely to intensify the war-powers debate; notes the 60-vote Senate threshold means Trump needs Democratic support and that bundled farm aid is the administration's hedge against an outright rejection.
“The request is likely to intensify debate over presidential war powers as lawmakers in both parties question whether Congress should have authorized military action against Iran.”