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House GOP releases budget proposal to unlock $95 billion for Iran war and SAVE Act

The House Republican leadership unveiled a budget proposal that would make $95 billion available. The funds are earmarked for the ongoing war in Iran and The House Republican leadership unveiled a budget proposal that would make

$95 billion available. The funds are earmarked for the ongoing war in Iran and the SAVE Act. The plan emerges amid sharp divisions among GOP members over war funding. Some legislators fear the spending could hurt the party ahead of the

2024 midterms. Polls show the war is deeply unpopular with the electorate. The budget would need congressional approval months before the elections. Critics argue the proposal may damage GOP electoral prospects. Lawmakers must navigate

the internal split to advance the measure.

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