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5 min readThe Pentagon has requested roughly $80 billion in additional funding, primarily to cover the costs of the Iran War, adding to an already sizeable military spending boost sought by the Trump administration. The request comes as the administration pushes back on reports that Iran did not agree to allow nuclear weapons inspectors into the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on a tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns over the deal. "We know what they agreed to do, and now they'll either do it or they won't," Rubio said. "And if they do, the process moves forward. And if they don't, the president will have some decisions to make." Rubio will also hold meetings in Kuwait and Bahrain, nations that Iran hit with missiles and drones in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli air strikes.
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- 1 (00:04) **Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War Costs** - The Pentagon requests roughly $80 billion, primarily to cover Iran War expenses, adding to President Trump's already sizable military spending boost.
- 2 (00:26) **Secretary Rubio Tours Gulf Countries** - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to ease Gulf Country concerns over the Iran deal.
- 3 (00:49) **Congress Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill** - Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades, aimed at streamlining federal regulations and encouraging local zoning and permitting reforms.
- 4 (01:42) **LA School Board Bans Screen Time for Youngest Students** - The Los Angeles Unified School Board unanimously approves a policy banning screen time in preschool through first grade and sharply limiting it for older students.
- 5 (02:00) **Primaries Held in Three States** - Voters cast ballots in primaries, including in New York where progressive candidates backed by Mayor Eric Adams are challenging established Democrats.
- 6 (02:50) **Big Tech Drags Down Stock Indexes** - Major U.S. stock indexes fall, with the selling concentrated in AI-related companies.
- 7 (03:00) **Judge Blocks Ban on Soda and Candy Purchases with Food Aid** - A judge rules the government cannot stop people in the largest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda, blocking a Trump administration MAHA initiative.
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