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Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are resisting President Donald Trump’s calls to raise the Pentagon’s budget to its highest level in modern history, signaling a looming fight over military spending.
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Who
Republicans and Democrats in Congress, President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
What
Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are resisting President Donald Trump’s calls to raise the Pentagon’s budget to its highest level in modern history, signaling a looming fight over military spending.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:12:36 GMT · 1h 44m ago
Where
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Why
The administration's refusal to detail the cost of the war with Iran and Democrats' antipathy toward the conflict are driving congressional opposition to increased military spending.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The congressional resistance threatens President Trump's requested $1.5 trillion military budget and complicates efforts to fund ongoing military operations, potentially leading to disruptions in Pentagon funding.
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