United States Conducts Airstrikes, Pentagon Requests $67 Billion for Conflict

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact of these airstrikes and funding request is national, West Virginia's economy and employment, particularly in sectors that supply the defense industry or are affected by federal spending priorities, could see indirect effects from a significant increase in military expenditure.

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The United States military carried out further airstrikes against Iranian positions on Tuesday. This activity came hours after the Pentagon submitted a request to Congress for an additional $67 billion in funding to support the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump stated, "We're not finished at all," regarding the current military engagement. NBC's Garrett Haake reported on these developments for TODAY.