Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Faces Republican Resistance in Congress

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15

President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget has drawn pushback from some House Republicans during a recent meeting.
The plan seeks a sharp increase in defense funding, offset by cuts to domestic programs like health research and heating assistance.
The proposal has sparked debate over national priorities, with critics questioning the scale of military spending and its impact on social programs.

Could America's record defense budget inadvertently trigger a new and more dangerous global arms race?

What are the hidden social costs of prioritizing defense spending over domestic programs like healthcare?

Can the U.S. economy sustain a record military budget as its national debt continues to climb?

Can new regulations truly shift the defense industry's focus from shareholder profits to national readiness?

Beyond military force, what is the diplomatic endgame for the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz?

How will the new 'Golden Fleet' adapt to asymmetric threats like drone swarms and cyberattacks?