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Lawmakers react to White House's massive defense spending proposal

Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies.

Published April 4, 2026, 12:39 PM

Updated April 4, 2026, 2:43 PM163

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Lawmakers react to White House's massive defense spending proposal

Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies.

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Lawmakers react to White House's massive defense spending proposal

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