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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.

By Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan, Reuters

5 hours ago

Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill

The White House's proposed budget for fiscal 2027 includes a pay raise for junior enlisted service members and other pay grades, ranging from 5% to 7%.

By Cristina Stassis

9 days ago

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday

“The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," the president said.

By Nandita Bose and Steve Holland, Reuters

9 days ago

Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs

The proposed surge in defense spending includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel.

By Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters

13 days ago

Trump says massive military complex to be built beneath White House ballroom

The new White House ballroom "essentially becomes a [shield] for what's being built under by the military," Trump said.

2 weeks ago

House Armed Services Committee backs sweeping aviation safety reforms

The legislation addresses reforms put forth by federal investigators after a deadly 2025 collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.

3 weeks ago