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Trump's $350 Billion Defense Bill Faces Congressional Scrutiny

5/7/2025

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Congress is shaping President Trump's ambitious bill, earmarking $350 billion for the Pentagon and border security. The House Armed Services Committee is pushing for $150 billion to bolster defense, spotlighting Trump's missile defense initiative. Across the Atlantic, the U.K. is revamping its defense strategies to counter potential Russian threats, underscoring the urgency for military preparedness.

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Congress is shaping President Trump's ambitious bill, earmarking $350 billion for the Pentagon and border security. The House Armed Services Committee is pushing for $150 billion to bolster defense, spotlighting Trump's missile defense initiative. Across the Atlantic, the U.K. is revamping its defense strategies to counter potential Russian threats, underscoring the urgency for military preparedness.