Defense Budget
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Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Elections, Citing Risk of National ‘Split’
President Zelenskyy warns that holding elections during the war would be a ‘tsunami’ for Ukraine, while addressing defense budget gaps and a rift with a former minister.
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Trump Directs Navy to Revert to Steam Catapults for Future Carrier, Sparking Technical and Budget Concerns
President Trump has ordered the Navy to replace electromagnetic catapults with steam systems on the future USS Doris Miller, citing maintenance and complexity concerns.
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The Crisis of Care: Balancing National Security and Domestic Welfare
As governments prioritize defense spending, recent data from Florida and the UK highlights the growing strain on social welfare systems and child well-being.
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Taiwan Opposition Chief in China Amid Defense Budget Standoff
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China for a six-day visit, marking a rare diplomatic opening that coincides with a domestic stalemate over Taiwan’s $40 billion defense budget.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader to Visit China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan’s KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks, complicating efforts to pass a $40 billion defense budget ahead of the US-China summit.
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House Committee Unveils Initial FY2026 Defense Bill Text
The House Appropriations Committee has released the draft text for the Consolidated FY2026 Defense bill, marking a critical step in the annual federal budget process for national security funding.
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Trump Directs Military Pay Amid Government Shutdown Stalemate
President Trump authorizes emergency military pay as the U.S. government shutdown enters its second week, highlighting partisan deadlock and growing anxiety among service families.
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Trump Targets Pentagon Programs Over Budget, Delays
President Trump issues executive order targeting over-budget and delayed Pentagon programs, while proposing a record $1 trillion defense budget.