House Republicans to meet with Hegseth at Pentagon on $350 billion request
Summary
House Republicans will meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon to discuss the White House's request for $350 billion in defense funding. The meeting comes as Republicans work on a plan for a new budget during ongoing concerns about a war involving Iran.Key Facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson announced the briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Pentagon.
- The White House has requested a $350 billion increase in defense funding.
- This funding request is related to the ongoing war involving Iran.
- House Republicans are working on a third budget reconciliation plan.
- The briefing will help Republicans decide how to respond to the funding request.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will provide details during the meeting.
- The budget process is a key part of how the government allocates money for defense.
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