Latest "Trump military spending" stories

Trump, Biden offer detailed breakdown of their military and veterans plans

In response to questions from MOAA, the president vowed to continue his military rebuild while the former vice president pushed for more restrained defense spending.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Pentagon finally gets its 2020 budget from Congress

Trump expected to sign FY20 defense spending.

4 years ago

Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections

The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

House panel advances $733B defense budget bill over GOP objections

In a break with tradition, most Republicans on the panel opposed the measure over concerns about funding totals.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

One month later, still no answers on which military construction projects will be delayed by Trump’s wall

Lawmakers are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of details on how the national emergency declaration will impact military projects.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

This Trump administration effort to increase military spending is likely to spur controversy. Here’s why.

President Donald Trump is eyeing a boost to overseas contingency funds of more than $100 billion for fiscal 2020.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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