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Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget amid congressional scrutiny over the Iran war’s escalating costs, now at $29 billion. Lawmakers questioned the strain on weapons stockpiles, while Hegseth acknowledged increased production to support ongoing operations and future needs.

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