Senate Keeps $150 Billion Defense Topline In Updated Budget Reconciliation Blueprint

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina meets with U.S. service members during a visit at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephani Barge)

By Matthew Beinart |
@mbeinart22
20 hours ago |
04/02/2025

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The Senate on Wednesday afternoon unveiled its updated budget resolution that sets a blueprint for passing Trump administration priorities, retaining a proposal to boost defense spending by $150 billion.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chair of the Budget Committee,…

Senate Keeps $150 Billion Defense Topline In Updated Budget Reconciliation Blueprint

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