Congress never funded the Iran war. The Pentagon is paying anyway
The Pentagon is reportedly financing military operations related to a war with Iran despite Congress not appropriating funds for it. The scale and operational details remain unclear.
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Why it matters
Unfunded military operations could create constitutional, fiscal and escalation risks.
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