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Defense budget
Trump Is Right About Need for Enhanced NATO Member Defense Funding
Both Democrats and Republicans should be united in their desire to have NATO members meet their fair share of defense obligations.
February 22, 2024
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Adrian Zuckerman
Europe Meeting Defense Target, NATO Chief Says, After Trump Criticism
NATO's European member-states are poised to invest a combined total of $380 billion on defense this year, according ...
February 14, 2024
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Kos Temenes
Draft Defense Budget Cuts Federal Aid for People and Places Exposed to Radiation by Nuclear Arsenal
Hawley–Lujan bid fails to restore Senate-adopted compensation to NDAA set for floor vote with 'a scar on the ...
December 13, 2023
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John Haughey
China’s Hidden Defense Budget
Commentary China’s military spending is larger than believed; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) recently called for increasing ...
September 26, 2023
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Antonio Graceffo
Reports on China’s $700 Billion Defense Budget Miss One Key Point: Antonio Graceffo
New reports estimate that China's defense budget is now at $700 billion. This is close to what the ...
September 22, 2023
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Joshua Philipp
Top Officers Want National Guard and Reserve Forces Modernized
Not long ago, the active-duty military derided National Guard and Reserve units as “weekend warriors.” But, as the ...
June 1, 2023
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Michael Clements
US Supports a Stronger Japanese Military to Deter China
Commentary Japan is finally stepping up its defenses against China. Tokyo's new national security strategy includes an increase in ...
December 21, 2022
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Anders Corr
Capitol Report (Nov. 1): Sen. Rick Scott Makes Midterms Prediction; Congressional Staffer Fired Over Ties to China
Some House districts that voted for President Joe Biden are leaning red—and a new endorsement emerges in Arizona's ...
November 1, 2022
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Steve Lance
China’s Defense Budget: Spending What’s Necessary to Beat the Americans
Commentary It’s that time of year when China announces its defense budget. In 2022, defense spending is set ...
March 14, 2022
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Grant Newsham
China’s Ballooning Defense Budget
News Analysis China’s defense budget will likely increase by approximately 7.1 percent this year, more than last year ...
March 7, 2022
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Anders Corr
Japan Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget Amid Taiwan Concerns
TOKYO—Japan's Cabinet approved a record 5.4 trillion yen ($47 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2022 on Friday that ...
December 24, 2021
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The Associated Press
Defending Freedom: Vets, Experts on Whether Canadians Would Fight Again
World War II concluded more than 75 years ago, and although there have been regional conflicts where Canadian ...
November 10, 2021
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Lee Harding
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Sept. 7)
The Secretary of State says there's no hostage-like situation at the Mazar-i-Sharif airport in Afghanistan. So what's the ...
September 7, 2021
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NTD Television
China Increases Defense Budget, Premier Orders Military to Prepare for War
China will increase its military budget to 1.35 trillion yuan (about $207.8 billion) in 2021, which is 6.8 ...
March 8, 2021
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Nicole Hao
Taiwan Sharply Boosts Defense Budget Amid China Tensions
TAIPEI—Taiwan unveiled its largest defense spending increase in more than a decade on Aug. 15 amid rising military ...
August 15, 2019
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Reuters
Rise in China’s Defense Budget to Outpace Economic Growth Target
BEIJING —China's 2019 defense spending will rise 7.5 percent from 2018, according to a budget report issued at ...
March 5, 2019
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Reuters
Federal Budget Talks Intensify as Parties Diverge on Spending Priorities
WASHINGTON—With only a couple of weeks left before the end of the year, pressure is mounting for lawmakers ...
December 13, 2017
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Emel Akan
China Continues Vast Spending on Domestic Security
Billions of dollars are allocated to ‘maintaining stability,’ by force.
March 6, 2016
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Frank Fang
US Will Increase Military Presence in Europe ‘in the Face of Russia’s Aggression’
The United States plans to double its military training and exercises with partners in Europe, and may soon ...
February 10, 2016
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Joshua Philipp
Japan Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget Amid China Concern
Japan's Cabinet approved a record-high military spending plan Thursday, endorsing proposals to purchase pricey U.S. surveillance drones and ...
December 24, 2015
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The Associated Press
While Iran Receives Billions From Lifted Sanctions, the US Military Is Cut by Billions
While Iran is receiving $150 billion, the U.S. military is struggling under cuts that total over $180 billion ...
September 29, 2015
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Justin T. Johnson
Special Ops Define the Future, Says Panetta
The Pentagon will reduce the Army and Marine Corps, retire some programs, and delay others, but increase special ...
January 27, 2012
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Shar Adams
Military Priorities Reshaped By Budget Proposals
Opinion is divided on the implications of America’s defense policy following the announcement of President Obama’s strategic defense ...
January 11, 2012
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Shar Adams
TOP NEWS
Trump on Iran Conflict: Troops Staying Until ‘We Have a Completion’
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T.J. Muscaro
Iran Launches First Missiles at Israel Since Ceasefire Agreement
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Jacki Thrapp
Israel Strikes Beirut Days After US-Supported Ceasefire Announcement
4hr
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Jack Phillips
Former Utah Attorney General Fights the Evil That Lurks in Quiet Places
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
US Forces Shoot Down 2 Iranian Drones as Pakistani Interior Minister Visits Tehran
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Jacki Thrapp
US Won’t Unfreeze Iran’s Assets Before Peace Deal Is Reached, Trump Says
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Jacki Thrapp
Fascia: The Living, Interconnected Web Behind Movement and Healing—How to Enhance Its Function
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Mercura Wang
Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
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Lawrence Wilson
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 7 Percent Yearly
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Naveen Athrappully
Treasury Department Seeks to Redirect Iranian Assets to Gulf Nations for War Damages
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Melanie Sun