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Republicans Unveil $150 Billion Defense Plan to Counter China

4/26/2025

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Congressional Republicans are pushing a bold $150 billion defense package, featuring $27 billion earmarked for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system. This ambitious plan seeks to bolster military strength by adding 14 new ships and investing in unmanned vessels, all aimed at reinforcing the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter growing tensions with China.

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Congressional Republicans are pushing a bold $150 billion defense package, featuring $27 billion earmarked for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system. This ambitious plan seeks to bolster military strength by adding 14 new ships and investing in unmanned vessels, all aimed at reinforcing the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter growing tensions with China.