{"id":2576763,"date":"2026-03-06T06:33:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-divisions-brew-over-funding-trumps-iran-war\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T06:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:36:31","slug":"democratic-divisions-brew-over-funding-trumps-iran-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-divisions-brew-over-funding-trumps-iran-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic divisions brew over funding Trump\u2019s Iran war"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-divisions-brew-over-funding-trumps-iran-war%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2576763&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Democrats are divided over how to fund President Trump\u2019s Iran war, as they move to counter ongoing military actions after war-powers measures in both chambers failed to curb the president\u2019s plans. The party plans to use Senate filibuster power to block additional funding unless there are conditions and more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-is-wrong-americans-should-be-first-in-line-for-american-made-vaccines\/\" title=\"Greta Thunberg Is Wrong. Americans Should Be First In Line For American-Made Vaccines.\">long-term goals<\/a>, even as the White House weighs a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >potential multibillion-dollar emergency request<\/a>. Some centrists, including Jeanne Shaheen and Elissa Slotkin, indicate there will be a need for funding but want assurances and clarity on objectives, leaving room for possible Democratic defections. There are expectations that at least one Democrat, and possibly more, could cross the aisle to support supplemental funding, though leaders on the left remain wary of blank checks. Republicans argue that Congress will ultimately provide the necessary funds if needed, potentially by incorporating priorities from both chambers, Ukraine aid, and disaster relief. Several Democrats advocate finding money elsewhere\u2014such as reallocating funds from other defense programs or \u201cslush funds\u201d\u2014to avoid new appropriations. The unfolding debate highlights a widening intra-party rift as lawmakers weigh the costs and consequences of sustaining or expanding U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marjorie-taylor-greene-comes-to-tucker-carlsons-defense-after-trump-lobs-a-harsh-insult\/\" title=\"Marjorie Taylor Greene Comes to Tucker Carlson&#039;s Defense After Trump Lobs a Harsh Insult\">military actions abroad<\/a>, amid casualties and political pressure.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democratic divisions brew over funding Trump&rsquo;s Iran war: &lsquo;Going to be a need&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2524149\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"249\">Democrats<\/a> are looking ahead to the next battle after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4482368\/house-war-powers-resolution-fails-iran-strikes-trump\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4482368\/house-war-powers-resolution-fails-iran-strikes-trump\/\">losing a fight<\/a> in Congress this week to rein in President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> war against <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a>: Making sure he doesn&rsquo;t have the money to wage it.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are vowing to wield their Senate<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/filibuster\/\"> filibuster power <\/a>against more spending to fund the president&rsquo;s war efforts after both chambers this week failed to curb Trump&rsquo;s military campaign through war powers resolutions, and the administration weighs an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelensky-says-peace-talks-close-to-collapse-as-battle-rages-in-the-east\/\" title=\"Zelensky Says Peace Talks Close to Collapse as Battle Rages in the East\">emergency funding request<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4482850\/kristi-noem-baggage-markwayne-mullin-confirmation-fight\/\">Kristi Noem baggage bleeds into Markwayne Mullin confirmation fight<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4481859\/kristi-noem-ouster-changes-nothing-dems-blocking-dhs-funds\/\">Kristi Noem&#8217;s ouster &#8216;changes nothing&#8217; 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margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Several centrist senators won&rsquo;t rule out additional funds for ongoing&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\">Middle East operations<\/a> that<\/span> have already killed six U.S. troops, to replenish munitions stockpiles used abroad, and for domestic protections, especially with Congress&rsquo;s inability to halt Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s going to be a cost in this war that we haven&rsquo;t budgeted for,&rdquo; said Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeanne-shaheen\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4575\">Jeanne Shaheen<\/a> (D-NH), the top Democrat on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/foreign-relations-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4201\">Foreign Relations Committee<\/a>. &ldquo;There is going to be a need for funding, and we need some answers before we provide it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elissa-slotkin\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11673\">Elissa Slotkin<\/a> (D-MI), a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, criticized the prospect of appropriating more funds to an already massive $1 trillion military budget but left the door open, stating she would need additional information about long-term objectives.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t rule anything out. I mean, we&rsquo;re in it,&rdquo; Slotkin told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;But this is exactly what the president said he wasn&rsquo;t going to do &mdash; constantly get us in this cycle of wars, where outside the appropriation cycle, we need yet another supplemental that&rsquo;s outside the enormous amount of money the Pentagon already has.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a 53-47 chamber, the Republican majority would need at least seven Democrats to cross the aisle. Democrats expect at least one in their rank, Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1175\">John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA), who&rsquo;s repeatedly broken with his party in recent votes on Trump&rsquo;s Iran war powers and government funding, to side with more funding.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They can bring a supplemental bill, but I don&rsquo;t think &mdash; with the exception of one Democrat &mdash; there&rsquo;ll be any votes for it,&rdquo; Murphy added in an apparent reference to Fetterman.<\/p>\n<p>The White House has made no official spending ask but is reportedly weighing a multibillion-dollar emergency request. Following classified briefings in recent days with senior administration officials such as War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Republican lawmakers foreshadowed the need for additional funding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks to reporters following votes at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re going to be a bear, be a grizzly,&rdquo; said Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), an Appropriations Committee member. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see how any member of Congress, now that we&rsquo;re in this, can allow our military not to have sufficient funds. We&rsquo;re not there yet, but if we get there, Congress is going to appropriate the money.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Democrats, staunchly opposed to a supplemental spending measure, are proposing that the administration find the funds elsewhere, such as from the $150 billion in extra War Department funding in Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;big, beautiful&rdquo; tax law passed last year.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They should use their slush fund,&rdquo; said Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), who&rsquo;s set to become the second-ranked Democrat next year. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s plenty of money for that. They didn&rsquo;t even know when they passed the bill what they were going to spend it on. Spend it on that.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4480442\/trump-avoids-iran-setback-with-senate-war-powers-vote\/\">TRUMP AVOIDS IRAN SETBACK WITH SENATE WAR POWERS VOTE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Republican leaders could also try to sweeten any request with spending priorities from Democrats and lawmakers in the GOP-controlled House, including for Ukraine, farmers, and natural disaster relief.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Before you can feel satisfied about a supplemental &mdash; and I haven&rsquo;t seen it &mdash; you have to know what the real goals are and what the endgame is,&rdquo; Senate Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"384\">Chuck Schumer<\/a> (D-NY) said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dems split on funding Trump&#8217;s Iran war<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3108,"featured_media":2576764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26064767491306.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4402,3685,6513,75205,32640],"class_list":["post-2576763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-congress","tag-democrats","tag-funding","tag-iran-war-2","tag-trump-administration"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26064767491306.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3108"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2576763"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2576767,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2576763\/revisions\/2576767"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2576764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2576763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2576763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2576763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}