Before and after the United States began its current action against Iran, commentators claimed that the operation would overstretch the U.S. military. They raised concerns about weakening deterrence and readiness against China. But deterrence rests on credibility. If the U.S. lacks the munitions required to sustain even a lower-grade conflict, its warnings carry less weight. […]
The US military needs Trump’s defense budget
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Wed 07:00 - PBS
WATCH: White House says U.S. will strike Iran 'harder' than ever if talks are unproductive - PBS
Fri 16:30 - The Hill
Watch live: Trump speaks to farmers at White House - The Hill
Fri 16:30 - thehill.com
Watch live: Trump speaks to farmers at White House - thehill.com
Mon 07:00 - NBC News
Watch live: White House holds press briefing - NBC News
Tue 22:19 - The White House (.gov)
President Trump Signs an Executive Order, Mar. 31, 2026 - The White House (.gov)
Fri 12:55 - The Hill
Live updates: White House budget expected, with up to $1.5T for defense
Fri 13:08 - NPR
Trump budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside domestic program cuts
Fri 15:08 - The Hill
Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request
Fri 15:45 - BBC Headlines
Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts
Fri 15:48 - Al Jazeera English
Trump seeks historic $1.5 trillion for military in Congress budget request
Fri 16:07 - CBS News
White House reacts to F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran - CBS News
Fri 17:00 - The Washington Post
On the White House’s news app, Trump is always winning - The Washington Post
Fri 18:00 - MassLive.com
Colbert spotlights ‘unflattering’ Leavitt photo White House tried to hide - MassLive.com
Fri 18:00 - MassLive
Colbert spotlights ‘unflattering’ Leavitt photo White House tried to hide - MassLive
Fri 19:34 - France 24
Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war
Fri 19:42 - Sky News (UK)
Trump proposes 'historic' $1.5trn defence budget
Fri 19:58 - DW All
Trump seeks $1.5T for defense, 10% cut to domestic programs
Fri 19:58 - DW Top
Trump seeks $1.5T for defense, 10% cut to domestic programs
Fri 21:10 - CBS News
Trump's national security team assembles at White House amid downed jet search and rescue mission - CBS News
Fri 22:45 - PBS Newshour
News Wrap: Trump seeking $1.5 trillion for military spending in new budget
Fri 22:54 - The Hill
Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS
Fri 23:09 - The Hill
What to know about Trump’s defense budget proposal
Sat 00:00 - The Hill
Susan Collins knocks funding cuts in White House budget proposal
Sat 00:36 - The New York Times
White House Seeks 40 Percent Increase in Military Spending - The New York Times
Sat 07:56 - The New York Times
House and Senate Republicans Reach Deal to End Homeland Security Shutdown - The New York Times
Sun 10:00 - Washington Examiner
The US military needs Trump’s defense budget