Top Republican Pushes for $55B Defense Boost to Counter Global Threats
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Sen. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, is advocating for a significant increase in U.S. defense spending, proposing an additional $55 billion to counter threats from adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China. Wicker argues that the U.S. faces the most dangerous threat environment since World War II and calls for a generational investment in defense to maintain global dominance. This proposal comes amid political divisions and budget constraints, with the White House proposing a more modest 1% increase in defense spending.
Topics:world#china-russia-relations#defense-spending#national-security#politics#senate-republicans#us-military
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