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National Guard troops stand guard at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 12, 2021, in Washington.

Poll: More say US defense isn’t strong enough, but most are content

As progressives work to cut President Joe Biden’s flat defense budget request for 2022 ― and Republicans push to increase it ― public views are not expected to provide much momentum to either side.

2 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

5 years ago