The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war

The Pentagon is requesting approximately $80 billion from Congress to cover the costs of the Iran war, adding to a significant military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Simultaneously, Iran's president is in Pakistan to meet with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed to end the conflict. This financial request supplements an already sizable increase in military spending aimed at managing the ongoing war and the associated operational expenses of the United States.