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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump defended a $200 billion Pentagon request as a 'small price' for security amid ongoing military operations.
- The first six days of the war have cost taxpayers more than $11.3 billion.
- Some Republicans in Congress express concerns about the spending.
- Trump also seeks to raise the defense budget to $1.5 trillion for 2027, a record high, though the Pentagon has not yet submitted its official budget request.
