White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
The White House has requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 40% increase from the previous year, citing rising costs from the war with Iran and global security commitments. The proposal includes cuts to non-defense spending and has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue it prioritizes military spending over Americans' needs.
The US government has proposed a significant increase in defense spending. The $1.5 trillion budget would fund military operations and rebuild depleted weapons stockpiles. The war with Iran has driven up costs, with estimates suggesting it could be costing up to $2 billion a day. To offset the increase, the government plans to cut non-defense spending by around $73 billion. The proposal has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue it prioritizes military spending over social programs.
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