$6.7 billion
Coverage of $6.7 billion in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Hegseth, Sen. Murray clash over Iran war funding request
Sen. Patty Murray criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for what she described as an attempt to bypass the normal appropriations process, as the Trump administration seeks an additional $67 billion in funding amid escalating tensions with Iran. Murray accused the administration of poor planning due to the sudden funding request.
- Pentagon set to face budget shortfall in weeks if Congress fails to cough up $67B: report
The Pentagon is depleting its funds rapidly and faces a budget shortfall within weeks due to the war in Iran if Congress does not approve a $67 billion request, according to a report.
- The $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Without a Strategy
The article critiques the FY 2027 U.S. defense budget of $1.5 trillion as being driven by an arbitrary target set by President Trump rather than strategic priorities. Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute highlights that the budget includes all three fighter jet programs (F-15s, F-35s, and sixth-generation fighters) without making tradeoffs, and contains large, vaguely defined line items like the $54 billion Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG).
- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as hospitals face collapse
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed at least 2,295 people and injured over 11,000, with hospitals struggling amid a medical crisis worsened by a collapsing healthcare system and unsanitary conditions. The U.S. has deployed 900 military personnel and pledged $300 million in aid, while the UN estimates quake-related damage at over $6.7 billion.