Lawmakers raise alarm that Trump’s policies could negatively impact military readiness
Trump’s big budget request comes as Washington pushes NATO allies to spend more on defense ahead of crucial summit.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives for a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, that coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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