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Donald Trump’s plan to raise the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion is facing obstacles in Congress after Democrats strengthened their position in both the House and Senate and announced their opposition to the increase, which is 44% above the previous fiscal year. The opposition threatens major military plans, including the “Golden Dome” project and Trump-class battleships. Shares in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman fell as expectations of increased spending waned. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the funding is necessary to modernize the military and keep pace with the evolution of warfare. But the scale of the proposed spending, the costs associated with the war on Iran, and domestic spending cuts have drawn objections even from some Republicans.
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