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GOP plans to cut defense suddenly lost in debt ceiling debate

Republicans are adamant about reducing spending, but earlier calls to trim the Pentagon's share of the budget have disappeared. Why?

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SecDef Austin calls on Congress to end wasteful ‘wish list’ gimmick

Experts say ‘unfunded priorities lists’ drive up spending, hurt transparency, and undermine civilian control of the military.

Reps. Lee, Pocan introduce bill that would trim defense budget by $100 billion
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Reps. Lee, Pocan introduce bill that would trim defense budget by $100 billion

People over Pentagon Act would represent largest single-year cut in DoD history

GOP Rep. Mike Rogers: Pentagon budget cuts are on the table
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GOP Rep. Mike Rogers: Pentagon budget cuts are on the table

But Republicans and Democrats on the committee may have somewhat different ideas about what to put on the chopping block.

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US weapons makers report ‘all-time record orders’ since Russian invasion

As the war in Ukraine rages on, defense contractors are seeing major new demand for their wares.

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Military families go hungry as US defense spending soars

Washington gleefully pours money into endless weapons build-ups, but the rank and file can't get help putting food on the table.