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Pentagon Seeks $200B From Congress For Iran Conflict | Balance of Power: Late Edition 03/19/2026

Mar 19, 2026Center

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee and member of the Armed Services Committee, discusses the prospect of a $200 billion supplemental request from the Pentagon. Cuba Ambassador to the UN, Ernesto…

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