Congressional Oversight & Policy — 2026-03-19
Iran War Supplemental Submitted Without Congressional Authorization
The $200B supplemental request arrives with no congressional authorization for the Iran war. Rep. McCollum demanded details, stating 'the president has taken the U.S. into a war without coming to Congress.' At current spending of approximately $1B/day, the supplemental would fund 100-200 additional days of operations, implying Pentagon planning for a conflict extending into late 2026.