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Army's $45 Million Birthday Parade Sparks Congressional Outrage

The U.S. Army spent $45 million on a parade for its 250th birthday, despite facing budget cuts and concerns that the money could have been used to address issues such as mold and raw sewage in military barracks, prompting criticism from members of Congress.

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Trump's $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Plan Sparks Controversy

President Trump unveiled a $175 billion plan for a missile defense system, dubbed "Golden Dome," to counter threats from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, prompting international criticism and domestic concerns.

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Trump Announces Boeing to Build F-47 Fighter Jet at Cost Exceeding \$20 Billion

President Trump announced Boeing will build the Air Force's new sixth-generation fighter jet, the F-47, at a cost exceeding \$20 billion in development, boosting Boeing's stock while Lockheed Martin's fell; the jet is touted as "virtually unseeable" on radar.

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US Urges Europe to Shoulder Greater Defense Burden for Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged European countries to significantly increase their defense spending to support Ukraine, prompting emergency meetings among European leaders and raising questions about Europe's future security and potential for a unified European military.

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Musk and Ramaswamy Plan to Slash U.S. Government Spending and Workforce

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk propose a plan to drastically reduce the size of the U.S. federal government, aiming to save hundreds of billions in spending by cutting the workforce and targeting agencies like the military-industrial complex, potentially impacting global defense spending and promptin...

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US Approves $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Program

US President Donald Trump approved the $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense program, a satellite network designed to counter missile threats from China and Russia, raising concerns about space militarization and an intensified arms race.

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Trump's Budget Proposes "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System

President Trump's proposed 2026 budget includes $113 billion for the Department of Defense, with a key element being the "Golden Dome," a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system; this follows Trump's prior calls for such a system and raises concerns about SpaceX's potential role and ...

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DoD Cancels \$580 Million in Wasteful Contracts

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled over \$580 million in DoD contracts deemed wasteful, including a \$280 million HR software project 780% over budget and \$360 million in grants for decarbonizing Navy ships and social programs, in a move to prioritize warfighter needs and increase ...

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Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy

President Biden signed a $895 billion defense bill including pay raises for military personnel, measures to counter China, and restrictions on transgender care for military families, despite his objections; the bill also passed the House and Senate.

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