"Challenges and Choices: The Future of US Defense Budgeting"

Senator Roger Wicker is advocating for a $1.4 trillion defense budget, citing increasing global threats, while some Republicans and progressive Democrats question the need for such a large increase. The current defense budget is nearly $1 trillion, and there are concerns about where to cut and whether the budget is falling short. The Pentagon faces challenges in addressing new wars and rising costs, and the debate over the defense budget is intensifying as it approaches $1 trillion, with questions about the return on investment and the need for a different strategy.