What do you think about this?
$38 Billion Into the Iran War — Why Can’t Congress and the Public Get a Clear Accountability Chain?
What stands out to me here is how many layers of accountability are involved. The executive branch and Department of Defense are conducting the Iran operation, while Congress is supposed to provide funding and oversight—and there is already an active dispute over war powers and how much information Congress is actually receiving. Meanwhile, the CBO estimates the direct Defense Department cost at roughly $38 billion through August , 2026
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