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GOP Skeptical of Defense Budget

Updated 2026-06-24 22:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Trump administration faces resistance from GOP lawmakers over its $1.5 trillion defense budget and additional funding for the Iran war, with some fiscal hawks remaining unconvinced by Secretary Hegseth’s pitch.

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GOP fiscal hawks largely unmoved by Hegseth's defense dollars pitch

The Trump administration is struggling to convince GOP lawmakers to back President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget in addition to tens of billions of dollars to fund the Iran war. Both Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to shore up support for the request,

2026-06-24 21:39 UTC