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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth meets with the Gang of Eight to discuss the Pentagons proposed budget of $1.5 trillion, a 44% increase pushed by President Trump. Democrats like Adam Smith criticize it as bloated and unrealistic, while Republicans like Mike Rogers and Roger Wicker praise it as historic. Senator Mitch McConnell supports more defense spending but warns against using budget reconciliation. Expect intense debates as they determine priorities.

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