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White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.

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ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 4:24 PM

White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.

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