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White House Defense Request Explained | US News
House Republicans brace for a major defense briefing as the White House unveils a $350 billion military funding request aimed squarely at Iran — with classified details to follow. Speaker Mike Johnson calls it transformational, designed to supercharge the Pentagon’s efficiency. Secretary Pete Hegseth will lead the briefing at the Pentagon, reinforcing the GOP’s top priority: protecting American citizens. As Republicans gear up for a budget reconciliation bill to bypass Senate hurdles, the defense package will be bundled with voter ID and anti-fraud measures — a bold, multi-front push to…
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