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United States Conducts Airstrikes, Pentagon Requests $67 Billion for Conflict
August 21, 2026
Why it matters locally: The request for additional military funding could impact federal allocations for Colorado, potentially affecting various state programs and services that rely on federal contributions.
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.
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