Defense leaders ordered to find budget cuts to ‘align with the president’s priorities’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump gave his department “clear marching orders: revive warrior ethos, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence. We will refocus our core missions and
Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to prepare plans to make drastic budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security, according to a new memo obtained by CNN.
Hegseth wants Pentagon to cut 8% from defense budget for each of the next 5 years
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Pentagon to find $50 billion in programs to cut this year, to redirect funds to President Trump's priorities.
Pentagon orders budget revamp to reinvest $50 billion into Trump defense priorities
The review could set the stage for Defense Secretary Hegseth to follow through with goals to invest more in the Asia-Pacific and prioritize securing the U.S. border with Mexico, along with other reforms.
Cuts to staff, budget will boost military strength, Hegseth says
Hegseth promised to reinvest budget savings in other military programs and jettison civilian workers who are not living up to expectations.
White House eyes 8% cut to defense budget to boost Trump priorities
The move could reduce defense spending projections by hundreds of billions of dollars over the next five years.
Hegseth orders $50 billion of defense budget redirected from Biden to Trump priorities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the funds will be pulled from 'so-called "climate change" and other woke programs.'
Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump’s pr
Pentagon looks to offset $50B in spending for Trump priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect
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Republicans Advance Massive Defense Budget Boost as Pentagon Eyes 'Offsets'
A debate is brewing in Congress over the future of the defense budget as Republicans look to add up to $150 billion more to ...
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Senate advances $150B in added military spending as Hegseth looks to shuffle money in Pentagon budget
The Senate on Friday forged ahead with plans to give the military an additional $150 billion in spending even as the Pentagon ...
Starmer to set date to increase defence spending during Trump visit – report
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm a timeline to raise defence spending and give Donald Trump an invitation for a state ...
Senate approves $350 billion plan for Trump border and defense spending
The legislation starts Republicans’ budget reconciliation process, but intensifies an intraparty feud with the House GOP.
Why Keir Starmer may gamble on increasing Britain’s defence spending
Amid rising tensions around the world, the UK government faces pressure to increase defence spending. External threats and ...
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Pentagon chief Hegseth proposes deep defence cuts, sparks debate
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has ordered the preparation of plans to cut the defence budget by 8% annually over five years, ...