Progressive Caucus formally opposes more money for Iran war

The House Progressive Caucus, led by Chairman Greg Casar (D-Texas), announced Wednesday it will oppose any additional funding for the Iran war. The group is specifically targeting President Trump's expected $200 billion request for war funding, calling it an "outrageous" expenditure of taxpayer money that should instead be directed to domestic priorities. The opposition signals a potential fault line within Congress over military spending and represents an early challenge to Trump administration defense budgeting. Progressive Democrats have historically opposed large military appropriations in favor of domestic social spending. The statement sets up a likely floor fight as the Trump administration seeks to advance its defense funding agenda.