Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is under pressure as the Pentagon seeks $67 billion more for the ongoing war with Iran, bringing the total to $104.5 billion — while 18 U.S. soldiers have died and nearly 500 wounded. Hinson vows to scrutinize every request to ensure troops get what they need, but the move comes as President Trump demands a $1.5 trillion defense budget — a 40% jump — amid a national debt nearing $40 trillion. Balancing security and fiscal reality is now a nation’s urgent challenge.

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