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Top Republicans voiced skepticism Wednesday about the Pentagon's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2026. The plan combines base funding with reconciliation funds for a 42% increase. Members of the House conservative caucus met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week.
focustaiwan.twTop Republicans appeared skeptical Wednesday of the Pentagon’s record-breaking budget request, @sentdefender reported. Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in 2026 that combines $350 billion in reconciliation funds with a $1.1 trillion base defense budget, an increase of 42%.
Members of the Republican Study Committee expressed concerns after a meeting this week with Defense Secretary Hegseth, according to POLITICO.
The Republican Study Committee is the House conservative caucus that includes some of President Trump’s fiercest advocates on Capitol Hill. Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), a member of the committee, participated in the discussions.
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