Murray Grills Defense CFO on $1.5T Hidden Iran Costs
May 12, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via The Economic Times

Senate leader Patty Murray confronts Defense Department CFO David Hurst over a staggering $1.5 trillion in additional funding requests tied to the Iran conflict. She demands transparency on these "hidden" costs that could balloon the defense budget. Hurst faces tough questions as Murray presses for details on how the escalating tensions with Iran drive up expenses. The exchange highlights growing congressional scrutiny of unchecked military spending amid ongoing regional conflicts. Read more about this...