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Speaker Johnson Pushes $150 Billion Defense Package Amid Budget Battles

4/29/2025

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Johnson Drives Trump's Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson is racing against the clock to shape President Trump's legislative agenda, targeting a comprehensive package by Memorial Day. The ambitious proposal features a hefty $150 billion for defense, focusing on missile defense and shipbuilding. Yet, unresolved debates over spending cuts and tax reforms threaten to complicate this critical legislative journey.

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Republicans Propose Defense Budget

Republican lawmakers are pushing a bold $150 billion defense budget plan, focusing on enhancing national security through significant investments. This includes $34 billion for shipbuilding, $24.7 billion for the Golden Dome missile defense system, and $20.4 billion for munitions production. The House Armed Services Committee is set to debate the bill, with hopes for approval by May.

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Johnson Drives Trump's Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson is racing against the clock to shape President Trump's legislative agenda, targeting a comprehensive package by Memorial Day. The ambitious proposal features a hefty $150 billion for defense, focusing on missile defense and shipbuilding. Yet, unresolved debates over spending cuts and tax reforms threaten to complicate this critical legislative journey.

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