White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-04 07:28 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.
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