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Trump Executive Order Targets Pentagon Weapons Spending
President Trump issued an executive order requiring a special review of weapons systems exceeding 15% of their estimated cost or 15% of their projected delivery time, potentially canceling or restructuring programs and reducing Pentagon regulations.
Trump Executive Order Targets Pentagon Weapons Spending
President Trump issued an executive order requiring a special review of weapons systems exceeding 15% of their estimated cost or 15% of their projected delivery time, potentially canceling or restructuring programs and reducing Pentagon regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Increased Defense Spending Amidst EU Rearmament Plan Sparks Internal Debate
Facing rising geopolitical threats, the EU plans to allocate up to €800 billion for defense, prompting Spain to reallocate €2.084 billion to its military budget, but sparking internal political debate on the best approach to national security.
Spain's Increased Defense Spending Amidst EU Rearmament Plan Sparks Internal Debate
Facing rising geopolitical threats, the EU plans to allocate up to €800 billion for defense, prompting Spain to reallocate €2.084 billion to its military budget, but sparking internal political debate on the best approach to national security.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Explore Joint Defense Fund to Reduce Reliance on US Military Supplies
EU finance ministers will discuss a joint defense fund this week, aiming to procure and manage equipment, charging members for its use; this plan, drafted by Bruegel, aims to address EU security concerns by reducing reliance on the US and streamlining procurement across 27 EU countries.
EU to Explore Joint Defense Fund to Reduce Reliance on US Military Supplies
EU finance ministers will discuss a joint defense fund this week, aiming to procure and manage equipment, charging members for its use; this plan, drafted by Bruegel, aims to address EU security concerns by reducing reliance on the US and streamlining procurement across 27 EU countries.
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36% Bias Score
Senate Begins Marathon Vote on Trump Budget
The Senate began a marathon voting session on Friday night to approve changes to the House's budget plan for President Trump, including preventing a \$4 trillion tax increase, military rebuilding, energy dominance restoration, and border security, after a 52-48 party-line vote to begin the process.
Senate Begins Marathon Vote on Trump Budget
The Senate began a marathon voting session on Friday night to approve changes to the House's budget plan for President Trump, including preventing a \$4 trillion tax increase, military rebuilding, energy dominance restoration, and border security, after a 52-48 party-line vote to begin the process.
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52% Bias Score
Costly Yemen Operation Yields Limited Results, Raising US Military Readiness Concerns
A $1 billion US military operation against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, launched March 15th, has had limited impact despite using extensive munitions and raising concerns over resource depletion and potential lack of Congressional funding.
Costly Yemen Operation Yields Limited Results, Raising US Military Readiness Concerns
A $1 billion US military operation against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, launched March 15th, has had limited impact despite using extensive munitions and raising concerns over resource depletion and potential lack of Congressional funding.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Protest Unites Diverse Groups Against Military Spending
A large demonstration in Rome, organized by the M5S, unites diverse political groups against Italy's military spending plans, with key figures expressing concerns about the misuse of cohesion funds and the impact of military spending on social welfare. The protest highlights the deepening political ...
Italian Protest Unites Diverse Groups Against Military Spending
A large demonstration in Rome, organized by the M5S, unites diverse political groups against Italy's military spending plans, with key figures expressing concerns about the misuse of cohesion funds and the impact of military spending on social welfare. The protest highlights the deepening political ...
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56% Bias Score
France to Double Military Budget, Boosting EU Defense
France will double its military budget to 80 billion euros by 2030, playing a key role in the EU's "Rearm Europe" plan, driven by the war in Ukraine and a perceived shift in US security guarantees, despite challenges in securing resources and skilled personnel.
France to Double Military Budget, Boosting EU Defense
France will double its military budget to 80 billion euros by 2030, playing a key role in the EU's "Rearm Europe" plan, driven by the war in Ukraine and a perceived shift in US security guarantees, despite challenges in securing resources and skilled personnel.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Announces $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a planned $1 trillion Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2026, a 12% increase over the current $892 billion, prioritizing new weapons systems like the F-47 fighter jet despite ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Trump Announces $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a planned $1 trillion Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2026, a 12% increase over the current $892 billion, prioritizing new weapons systems like the F-47 fighter jet despite ongoing cost-cutting measures.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Announces €25 Billion Military Modernization Plan
Greece announced a €25 billion military modernization plan through 2036, fueled by concerns about regional security and enabled by EU budget flexibility, despite its high national debt; the plan includes personnel reductions and infrastructure consolidation.
Greece Announces €25 Billion Military Modernization Plan
Greece announced a €25 billion military modernization plan through 2036, fueled by concerns about regional security and enabled by EU budget flexibility, despite its high national debt; the plan includes personnel reductions and infrastructure consolidation.
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52% Bias Score
Yemen Operation Costs Near $1 Billion, Raises Readiness Concerns
The US military's Yemen operation, launched March 15th, is nearing a $1 billion cost in three weeks, employing substantial munitions and assets despite limited impact on Houthi capabilities, raising concerns about funding and regional readiness.
Yemen Operation Costs Near $1 Billion, Raises Readiness Concerns
The US military's Yemen operation, launched March 15th, is nearing a $1 billion cost in three weeks, employing substantial munitions and assets despite limited impact on Houthi capabilities, raising concerns about funding and regional readiness.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Overshadow NATO Meeting Amid Concerns of Reduced U.S. Presence in Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to a NATO meeting in Brussels was overshadowed by President Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on EU goods, despite Rubio's assurances of U.S. commitment to NATO and the need for increased European defense spending to 5% of GDP. The issue was further complica...
Trump's Tariffs Overshadow NATO Meeting Amid Concerns of Reduced U.S. Presence in Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to a NATO meeting in Brussels was overshadowed by President Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on EU goods, despite Rubio's assurances of U.S. commitment to NATO and the need for increased European defense spending to 5% of GDP. The issue was further complica...
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52% Bias Score
Secret Plan for Supranational Bank to Fund European Rearmament
European and British officials secretly met to discuss a supranational bank for joint arms purchases, bypassing the EU Commission, to allow faster European rearmament and overcome national budget limitations; the plan contrasts with the EU's €150 billion defense loan package.
Secret Plan for Supranational Bank to Fund European Rearmament
European and British officials secretly met to discuss a supranational bank for joint arms purchases, bypassing the EU Commission, to allow faster European rearmament and overcome national budget limitations; the plan contrasts with the EU's €150 billion defense loan package.
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36% Bias Score
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