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Hegseth makes case for massive $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget proposal

Hegseth makes case for massive $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget proposal

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the House Armed Services Committee about a $1.5 trillion budget proposal for the Pentagon. They explained why they believe this spending plan is necessary for U.S. defense.

Key Facts

  • The Pentagon is proposing a $1.5 trillion budget.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports this large budget.
  • General Dan Caine, the top military officer, also supports this proposal.
  • They gave testimony to the House Armed Services Committee on this budget.
  • The proposal covers funding for the U.S. military and defense programs.
  • The hearing took place on a Wednesday.
  • CBS News reporter Nikole Killion covered the event.
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