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Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

President Donald Trump’s budget director is telling Congress that it'll take a massive upfront investment to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones
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White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

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OMB Director Vought Defends Fiscal 2027 Budget Amid Democratic Criticism Over Spending Cuts

OMB Director Vought Defends Fiscal 2027 Budget Amid Democratic Criticism Over Spending Cuts

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought defended the Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget proposal during a House Budget Committee hearing. The proposal includes a 10% reduction in funding for non-defense agencies while increasing defense spending by 44% to $1.5 trillion. Democrats criticized Vought for impoundments, which involve delaying or withholding congressionally approved spending, and for proposed cuts to project grants from science agencies. Vought argued that the administration's budget strategy aims to reduce wasteful spending and promote growth, despite opposition from Democrats who claim the administration is bypassing Congress. The budget also proposes freezing federal civilian pay in 2027.
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Sebastian Gorka Seeks Leadership Role at National Counterterrorism Center Amidst Iran War Controversy

Sebastian Gorka Seeks Leadership Role at National Counterterrorism Center Amidst Iran War Controversy

Sebastian Gorka, a national security aide to President Trump, is pursuing the position of head of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). This move follows the resignation of the previous director, Joe Kent, who left in protest over the Iran war, citing disagreement with President Trump's assertion of an 'imminent threat' from Tehran. Gorka, known for his hard-line stance on Islamist extremism and immigration, has been a vocal supporter of President Trump and has criticized his adversaries. The position at the NCTC requires Senate confirmation, and it is unclear if the administration will officially nominate Gorka. Currently, Joe Weirsky is serving as the acting director of the NCTC.
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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran
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US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

By Steve Holland and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran. 
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Analysis-United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

Analysis-United's chief takes fight with American to White House with merger pitch

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, April 14 (Reuters) - For more than a decade, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that the U.S. airline industry can support only two true global premium carriers.
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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on the latest Democratic-led effort to rein in President Donald Trump's war powers, and party leaders promised on Tuesday to keep bringing up such resolutions as long as the Iran war continues.
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The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses
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US truckers' diesel spend hits record high on Middle East conflict

US truckers' diesel spend hits record high on Middle East conflict

By Nicole Jao and Lisa Baertlein NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, April 14 (Reuters) - The more than 3 million U.S. truckers who move goods for everything from grocery stores to factories to construction sites are grappling with the highest diesel prices in years, compounding pressure on the industry as Iran
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Pope Leo hits back at Trump's lambasting, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Pope Leo hits back at Trump's lambasting, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Pope Leo XIV has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel
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Americans Express Concerns Over U.S. Goals in Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

Americans Express Concerns Over U.S. Goals in Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that many Americans are skeptical about the U.S. achieving its objectives in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The survey indicates widespread worry and stress among the public, with many doubting the effectiveness of current strategies. Key concerns include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the status of Iran's nuclear program, and the future of the Iranian regime. The poll highlights a lack of confidence in President Trump's handling of the situation, with many respondents feeling that the administration lacks a clear plan.