Pentagon turns on the jets in $1.5 trillion defense budget push
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
The Pentagon is intensifying its advocacy efforts to secure Congressional approval for President Trump's unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense expenditure proposal. Defense Department leadership has mobilized resources to navigate complex budget negotiations, though resistance from certain Republican senators threatens the ambitious fiscal plan. This substantial military investment reflects evolving strategic priorities and geopolitical considerations in current defense policy.
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Pentagon turns on the jets in $1.5 trillion defense budget push
Pentagon officials have ramped up their efforts in recent weeks to help Congress carve a path toward President Trump’s record $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request. But some GOP senators are …
