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Defense Funding
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nbcnews.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Senate Faces Tight Schedule on Defense Bill and Sanctions Package
Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening at age 71. Congress returns Monday with eight House session days left before recess and multiple stalled priorities including the SAVE America Act and defense funding.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.compolitics5 days ago
House Republicans to Receive Pentagon Briefing on $350 Billion Defense Request
House Republicans will meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Tuesday evening to review a White House request for a $350 billion defense funding increase. The session occurs as lawmakers finalize a third budget reconciliation bill that would combine the defen…
foxnews.compolitics12 days ago
Trump Urges GOP to Pursue Reconciliation Package for SAVE America Act Provisions and Defense Funds After Senate Stalls Bill
President Donald Trump on July 7 called for passing portions of the SAVE America Act and $350 billion in defense funding through budget reconciliation. The approach reverses his position from last month and aims to start the process next week.
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U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns Over Defense Funding Shortfall
British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday, citing insufficient resources in the government's new defense investment plan. Healey said the plan would reduce force readiness and increase risk to personnel.
asiaone.compolitics72 days ago
Taiwan Parliament Approves Extra Defense Spending Below Government Request
Taiwan's parliament has approved additional defense funding that falls short of the amount sought by the government. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions with China. Lawmakers allocated resources for military improvements but at a reduced level from what officials proposed.
GB Newspolitics76 days ago
UK Shadow Chancellor Criticizes Government on Business Rates and Tax Policies
A UK opposition figure accused the Labour government of reversing manifesto promises on business rates, leading to increases that affect high street businesses. Official forecasts indicate income tax receipts will nearly double by 2030-31. The discussion also covered defense fund…
Al Jazeeraworld85 days ago
US Eases Venezuela Sanctions for Maduro's Drug Defense Funding
The United States has agreed to modify sanctions on Venezuela, allowing the government to pay legal fees for former President Nicolas Maduro's defense in his New York drug trafficking trial. This follows a defense motion arguing the sanctions violated Maduro's right to counsel. T…
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UK Defense Spending Draws Concerns in Geopolitical Tensions
A former UK defense secretary highlighted concerns about insufficient defense funding in a recent speech. Defense spending as a share of GDP has declined over decades, leading to equipment shortages and personnel issues. The government has pledged to increase spending to 2.6% by…