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Trump's push for $350 billion 'arsenal of freedom' hits GOP skepticism
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass a third budget reconciliation package that includes $350 billion in defense spending and the stalled Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, but many Republicans are skeptical. Congressional Republicans remain divided over the proposal, citing concerns about circumventing normal appropriations processes and limited legislative time before the November midterms.
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