Trump administration asks Congress for $88 billion in supplemental funding for Iran war, Ebola, farm aid

Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 11:29 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump administration asks Congress for $88 billion in supplemental funding for Iran war, Ebola, farm aid

TL;DR

  • Trump administration requests $87.6 billion in supplemental funding.
  • Funding allocated for Iran war, Ebola outbreak response, and farm aid.
  • Pentagon receives the largest portion ($67 billion) for munitions, operations, and classified programs.
  • Request faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans concerned about war support and election affordability.
  • Some Republicans previously supported a resolution to limit presidential powers on Iran.
  • Democrats criticize the request as funding unrelated Pentagon priorities and a 'disastrous war of choice'.
  • GOP Senator Roger Wicker calls the funding 'essential' for military capabilities.
  • Additional funds sought for farm aid ($11.1 billion) and Ebola combat efforts ($1.4 billion).
  • Administration also seeks to permanently allow year-round sale of E15 ethanol-gas blend to lower gas prices.