House passes Pentagon funding bill and a blueprint to unlock new dollars for Iran war

The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Pentagon, which includes a blueprint for unlocking new dollars for a potential war with Iran. The bill, which was passed with bipartisan support, provides $738 billion in funding for the Department of Defense for the 2020 fiscal year. The bill also includes a provision that would allow the President to use military force against Iran without seeking prior approval from Congress. The move is seen as a significant escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which have been rising in recent months. The bill has been criticized by some lawmakers, who argue that it gives the President too much power to wage war without congressional oversight. The bill is now headed to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from some lawmakers. The Pentagon has welcomed the passage of the bill, saying that it provides the necessary funding to support the military’s operations and modernization efforts. The bill also includes funding for a range of other military programs, including the development of new technologies and the modernization of the nuclear arsenal.