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Hegseth’s $1.5T Budget Faces GOP Backlash Over Iran War Costs
politics11 days ago

Hegseth’s $1.5T Budget Faces GOP Backlash Over Iran War Costs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces significant resistance from Republican lawmakers as he seeks $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon’s fiscal year 2027 budget, including an $88 billion supplemental request for the Iran war. While Trump supports Hegseth, many GOP senators doubt his leadership and ability to secure funding, fearing a standoff that could leave the military underfunded and depleted after the conflict. The dispute highlights deep intraparty tensions over the war’s conduct, blocked promotions, and the lack of civilian nominees for key military departments.

via Semafor|
#congressional-funding#defense-policy#iran-war
Record Pentagon budget push coincides with Lindsey Graham-named base rename
politics2 months ago

Record Pentagon budget push coincides with Lindsey Graham-named base rename

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.

via CNN|
#congress#joint-base-lindsey-graham#lindsey-graham
Escalating U.S.-Iran clashes, Maine race scramble, and Emmy snubs dominate the Morning Rundown
world3 months ago

Escalating U.S.-Iran clashes, Maine race scramble, and Emmy snubs dominate the Morning Rundown

The day’s headlines: U.S. strikes around 90 Iranian targets as Tehran retaliates against Gulf states, with Trump suggesting the ceasefire may be over; in Maine, Democrat Graham Platner exits the Senate race after a 2021 sexual-assault allegation, prompting a nominating convention as the party searches for a replacement (Patrick Dempsey has already said no); HBO leads the Emmy nominations with top totals for The Pitt and Hacks, while Apple TV shows gain traction; World Cup quarterfinals tip off with France vs. Morocco and Haaland drawing global buzz; and the Pentagon warns it’s running low on funds, seeking a $67 billion supplemental budget to sustain ongoing operations.

via NBC News|
#emmy-nominations#iran-us-conflict#maine-senate
Trump's Iran-war budget slammed as pork-barrel waste
washington-politics3 months ago

Trump's Iran-war budget slammed as pork-barrel waste

The White House has asked Congress for an $87.6 billion supplemental—about $67 billion for the DoD—to fund a costly Iran war, but critics say the plan lacks cost transparency, doubles the Pentagon's earlier $29 billion estimate, and is loaded with pork like funding for Florida farmers, elevator repairs, memorial restorations, and Penn Station repairs, prompting opposition from lawmakers who argue funds should go through regular appropriations rather than a wartime package.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#hegseth#iran#iran-war
Kelly slams $1.5T Pentagon budget as outrageous and risky
politics5 months ago

Kelly slams $1.5T Pentagon budget as outrageous and risky

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona criticized the Trump administration’s FY2027 defense budget request of about $1.5 trillion as “outrageous,” noting it would be a 42% increase from 2026 and is nearly the size of defense spending for much of the world. A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he questions costly items like a space-based “Golden Dome” missile system and warns of depleted munitions stocks amid the Iran war, arguing the administration lacks a clear strategy. The White House may seek a supplemental Iran-war package, with cost estimates ranging from about $25 billion to possibly $50 billion, further complicating spending decisions and national security assumptions.

via CBS News|
#defense-budget#golden-dome#iran-war
Immigration funding push could strand Pentagon money amid Iran-war debate
politics5 months ago

Immigration funding push could strand Pentagon money amid Iran-war debate

Senate Republicans are pursuing a fast-track immigration-enforcement funding bill that could strand or reallocate Pentagon funds, with talk of attaching Iran-war spending and other defense money to a larger reconciliation package. GOP leaders say they’ll try to pass defense spending if Democrats join, but Rand Paul is undecided and some conservatives warn about debt. Lindsey Graham hints at a broader third reconciliation or bipartisan back-up plan, while House support remains uncertain as the year progresses.

via Semafor|
#defense-spending#immigration#iran-war
Pentagon Seeks $200B More to Fund Iran War Amid Record Defense Budget
world6 months ago

Pentagon Seeks $200B More to Fund Iran War Amid Record Defense Budget

The Pentagon has asked for an additional $200 billion in supplemental funding to sustain the war on Iran, a figure four times higher than earlier estimates and part of a record defense-budget push for 2027. The request has been sent to the White House for review before Congress, with officials signaling it could rise further. Analysts warn that while immediate costs are enormous, the long-term bill—covering veterans’ benefits and interest—could reach trillions, and critics question whether Congress authorized such a costly, potentially protracted conflict.

via The Intercept|
#congress#defense-spending#iran-war
politics1 year ago

Bernie Sanders Backs Elon Musk on Pentagon Budget Cuts and DOGE Proposal

Senator Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk find common ground in advocating for cuts to the Pentagon's $886 billion budget, which recently failed its seventh audit. Sanders, typically critical of billionaires like Musk, agrees with Musk's stance on reducing defense spending waste and fraud. Musk, appointed by Donald Trump to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, has also garnered support from other lawmakers like Democratic Rep. Mo Khanna. Additionally, Sanders and Musk share views on reducing the cost of diabetes and weight loss drugs, despite their usual disagreements.

via Rolling Stone|
#bernie-sanders#defense-spending#elon-musk
politics1 year ago

Debate Intensifies Over Delays in Trump-Related Legal Proceedings

Senator Roger Wicker, poised to chair the Armed Services Committee, plans to push for a significant increase in military spending, including expanding the Navy and Air Force, under a potential Trump administration. Wicker's proposal includes a $55 billion increase over President Biden's defense budget, aiming for military spending to reach 5% of GDP. He also advocates for continued support for Ukraine, despite potential differences with Trump, who has opposed increased U.S. spending on the conflict. Wicker's strategy may influence the GOP's defense budget under Trump.

via POLITICO|
#military-spending#pentagon-budget#politics
politics1 year ago

Race Heats Up for Stefanik's GOP Leadership Role

Senator Roger Wicker is set to chair the Armed Services Committee, advocating for a significant increase in the Pentagon budget with a focus on expanding the Navy and Air Force, modernizing the nuclear arsenal, and supporting Ukraine. His plan includes a $55 billion increase over President Biden's defense budget, aiming for military spending to reach 5% of GDP. Wicker's approach may align with a potential Trump administration, though he will need to navigate internal GOP differences on defense spending and aid to Ukraine.

via POLITICO|
#gop#pentagon-budget#politics
US Congress Approves Historic Defense Budget, Rejects Far-Right Influence
politics2 years ago

US Congress Approves Historic Defense Budget, Rejects Far-Right Influence

In a bipartisan vote, the US Congress has authorized a record Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2024, totaling $883.7 billion, an increase of $145 billion since 2020. The budget includes increased military spending aimed at countering threats from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist organizations. The bill also extends military aid to Ukraine and authorizes the transfer of weapons systems to Israel. The increase in war spending comes at a time of rising hunger and homelessness, job cuts, and cuts to social benefits, highlighting the prioritization of military interests over the needs of the working class.

via WSWS|
#bipartisan-vote#global-war#military-spending