Defense Spending & Budget News - Page 2

June 11, 2026

Trump's push for $350 billion 'arsenal of freedom' hits GOP skepticism

Trump calls on Republicans to pass a third reconciliation bill with $350 billion in defense spending and voter ID legislation, but GOP skepticism grows.

June 10, 2026

UFO whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress

UAP whistleblower David Grusch accuses intelligence agencies of hiding billions in secret spending from Congress through alleged slush funds.

June 7, 2026

NATO's eastern flank races to rearm as Trump pressure exposes Western Europe's defense gap

Eastern European NATO allies closest to Russia are spending the most on defense, while Western Europe faces pressure to meet the alliance's 5% GDP goal.

June 1, 2026

Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense

Norway becomes the ninth country to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments seek greater self-reliance from U.S. defense.

June 1, 2026

Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda

Congress returns to unfinished business as Republican divisions over budget reconciliation threaten to delay FISA, defense bills and other priorities.

May 31, 2026

Trump’s Reflecting Pool price tag makes waves on CNN panel

A panel debate over the cost of Trump’s Reflecting Pool renovation on CNN’s Table for Five, turning into a broader fight over federal spending and taxpayer priorities.

May 31, 2026

Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades

Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.

May 28, 2026

Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself

The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half amid a push for European burden-sharing.

May 28, 2026

Billionaire Bezos suggests no taxes for half the nation. Is that crazy or overdue?

Billionaire Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom half of earners, sparking a fierce debate about fairness and spending.

May 26, 2026

Trump pushed NATO to spend big — now comes the harder question: Can Europe actually fight?

NATO defense spending hits Cold War highs after pressure from Trump and Russia's war in Ukraine, but experts say real military capability still lags.