Record Pentagon budget push coincides with Lindsey Graham-named base rename
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CNN reports that Pete Hegseth urged a massive boost to the Pentagon’s budget—described as a historic $1.5 trillion investment—during the renaming ceremony of Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The base houses over 90,000 personnel, Graham’s death last month was noted, and Republicans reportedly remained skeptical of the large budget request amid tensions with Iran.
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- Hegseth pushes for Pentagon funding during renaming of military base after Lindsey Graham CNN
- Hegseth Renames Base for Lindsey Graham The New York Times
- WATCH LIVE: Joint Base Charleston renamed for Sen. Lindsey Graham PBS
- Joint Base Lindsey Graham officially established in special ceremony Post and Courier
- Pentagon renames South Carolina air base after Graham The Hill
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