Hegseth asks for $200 billion for the Iran conflict — ‘It requires funding to defeat bad people’

Update on Military Operations in Iran During a press conference at the Pentagon on March 19, 2026, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon has requested $200 billion from the White House for ongoing military actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” which commenced on February 28. “As far as $200 billion, I […]
Pentagon asks Congress for over $200 billion for Iran conflict

Army Seeks Additional Funding Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon plans to request more funding from Congress as Operation Epic Fury moves into its third week. During a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth indicated that this additional funding request aims to cover operational expenses and replenish U.S. weapon […]
Pete Hegseth Questioned About Pentagon’s $200 Billion Request for Iran Conflict

Pentagon Seeks Additional Funding for Iran Operations On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed inquiries regarding the Pentagon’s request for $200 billion focused on the conflict with Iran. Reports indicate that the Pentagon has approached the White House for congressional approval of this significant funding for what they are calling Operation Epic Fury. Daily Caller […]
Hegseth states he is pursuing $200 billion to replenish the U.S. stockpile of bombs and missiles following the Iran war.

Military Funding Amid Iran Conflict On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed to confirm that the Trump administration is contemplating seeking $200 billion from Congress due to ongoing tensions with Iran. According to a report from the Washington Post, the Pentagon has urged the White House to request this $200 billion in order to replenish […]
Reasons Behind Bitcoin’s Decline Amid $1.1 Billion in ETF Inflows

Simply put Bitcoin’s value dropped by roughly 4-5%, despite the U.S. spot ETF seeing more than $1.1 billion in inflows over a week. Soaring oil prices and ongoing inflation have made traders cautious about potential rate cuts. Attention is shifting toward the crucial support level of $70,000 as macroeconomic factors drive short-term fluctuations. Bitcoin seems […]
DHS shutdown has resulted in at least $2.5 billion in losses so far, according to economists

Economic Impact of DHS Shutdown WASHINGTON — According to White House economists, the ongoing month-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has caused an estimated $2.5 billion loss to the economy. This figure is in addition to over $90 billion in losses resulting from last year’s unprecedented shutdowns. The current estimate from the White […]
‘Pokémon Go’ Users Accidentally Helped Provide 30 Billion Images for Delivery Robot Training

Using Pokémon GO Data for Delivery Robots Almost ten years after Pokémon GO transformed our world into an augmented reality playground, the vast data gathered from millions of players is now being repurposed to improve how autonomous delivery robots navigate urban streets. Niantic Spatial, the team behind the popular game, has joined forces with Coco […]
Qualcomm Repurchasing $20 Billion in Shares and Raising Dividend

Qualcomm Announces Stock Buybacks and Dividend Increase (Bloomberg) — Qualcomm, recognized as the leading smartphone processor, is set to embark on an additional $20 billion stock buyback initiative while also increasing its quarterly cash dividend. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder returns and diversify its business operations. The company’s board […]
Mastercard plans to purchase BVNK for $1.8 billion to enhance its stablecoin payment efforts.

Mastercard to Acquire BVNK for $1.8 Billion Mastercard has reached an agreement to purchase BVNK, a company specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, for as much as $1.8 billion. This move is aimed at improving the use of digital assets in international payment systems. By leveraging BVNK’s technology, Mastercard plans to integrate on-chain payments into its extensive […]
Data breaches have resulted in $20 billion in identity theft losses for Americans over the last ten years.

Identity theft linked to significant data broker breaches has cost Americans upwards of $20 billion over the last ten years, based on a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. This figure stems from four major breaches: Equifax (2017), Exactis (2018), National Public Data (2023), and TransUnion (2025). The estimate is grounded in […]