Pentagon Funding Hits Snag as Congress Returns Amid Iran War and Ahead of Midterm Elections

Pentagon funding has encountered a legislative hurdle as the Republican-controlled House and Senate return to Washington. Lawmakers face looming national security policy fights, including the administration's handling of the unpopular Iran war and President Trump's push for a substantial $1.5 trillion defense budget. Significant legislative action on these issues is unlikely before the November 3 midterm elections, with Congress currently on its third series of reconciliation funding.