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Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

June 23, 2026

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies

June 18, 2026

Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies

Sen. Jim Banks secured a NDAA amendment to reverse Biden-era DEI policies at the Pentagon, backing Secretary Hegseth's push for merit-based promotions.

MORNING GLORY: GOP’s top job now is rebuilding America’s defenses fast

June 18, 2026

MORNING GLORY: GOP’s top job now is rebuilding America’s defenses fast

Republicans must surge defense spending to address weaknesses in missile defense and allied support exposed during the battle with Iran.

Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

June 17, 2026

Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

OMB releases $351.6 million to the Secret Service for White House security measures as Trump continues pushing for a ballroom where the East Wing stood.

Pete Hegseth clashes with CBS host over shortage claims of US weapon stockpiles

June 14, 2026

Pete Hegseth clashes with CBS host over shortage claims of US weapon stockpiles

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth clashed with CBS' Margaret Brennan over U.S. weapon stockpiles, claiming reserves are strong despite his own testimony.

Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared for third budget reconciliation package if Democrats block funds

June 14, 2026

Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared for third budget reconciliation package if Democrats block funds

Sen. Katie Britt says Republicans are prepared to pursue a third reconciliation package if Democrats refuse to cooperate on government funding.

Germany pledges to build Europe's strongest army as NATO allies answer Trump pressure

June 14, 2026

Germany pledges to build Europe's strongest army as NATO allies answer Trump pressure

Germany pledges to become Europe's strongest conventional army inside NATO, with ambassador saying Berlin is ready to assume greater defense role.

Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats

June 12, 2026

Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats

John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government of failing to adequately fund the military amid rising Russian threats.

Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit

June 11, 2026

Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned over a Cabinet dispute with PM Starmer on military spending weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara.

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

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.