Kelly warns Iran war drained U.S. munitions, urges rethink of defense spending

In a Face the Nation interview, Sen. Mark Kelly says the Iran conflict has depleted U.S. munitions and could weaken deterrence against China if the war drags on; he blasts the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget as excessive and argues for more prudent spending and alternative options. He notes sanctions on China and Russia but criticizes the administration's Ukraine support and plans to visit Ukraine; he also discusses his lawsuit over free-speech rights for veterans, arguing to protect constitutional rights for 2 million retired service members. He frames these issues as about accountability and readiness, not inevitability of war.