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$1.5 trillion defense budget
Coverage of $1.5 trillion defense budget in the Nexus archive.
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- Live updates: Hegseth faces Senate heat; Voting Rights Act ruling sparks midterm worries
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny over the Iran war and President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Hegseth’s fiery House testimony on Wednesday included clashes with Democrats over Pentagon leadership firings and a $400 million issue.
- Senate Armed Services GOP argues defense spending will boost economy ahead of Hegseth testimony
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is promoting the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion defense budget request, arguing that a 42% increase in Pentagon funding will create jobs and stimulate local economies. The messaging comes ahead of testimony from Trump appointee Pete Hegseth.