Summary
Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, told Senate lawmakers he does not have current figures on how much money the U.S. government has spent on the Iran war. He said the costs change daily, so an exact number is not available right now.
Key Facts
- Russell Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- He spoke to the Senate Budget Committee during a hearing on Thursday.
- Lawmakers asked him about the federal spending on the Iran war so far.
- Vought said they do not have exact figures at this time.
- He explained that spending amounts keep changing every day.
- Senator Patty Murray asked if he could at least provide a spending range.
- Vought did not provide a range or estimate during the hearing.
- The article mentions a recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon but does not link it directly to the spending question.
