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Minnesota Star TribuneThursday, 30 April 2026
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Iran war has cost U.S. $25B so far
Hegseth lashes out at lawmakers questioning mission’s objectives.
The paper leads with a stark financial quantification of the ongoing conflict, framing the political friction between the Defense Secretary and Congress around the mounting costs and lack of clear objectives.
The United States is engaged in a major military conflict with Iran that has recently crossed a $25 billion expenditure threshold. This rising cost has triggered congressional pushback, leading to tense hearings regarding the administration's strategic goals and operational transparency.
“lashes out at lawmakers”
“Critical of administration impacts”
As mining ban fell, lobbyists cleaned up
Twin Metals paid firm tied to president $380K in push to mine in forest.
Investigates the financial connections between environmental deregulation in the state and a lobbying firm with ties to the presidency.
BWCAW permits go unused
Cancellations hit record high in summer 2025.
Justices weaken Civil Rights-era law, aiding GOP efforts to keep House edge
Frames a Supreme Court redistricting decision through its direct partisan consequences for the congressional balance of power.
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