Republicans fuming at Hegseth as war costs build
Some lawmakers are resisting the Pentagon chief’s budget requests amid concerns over his leadership.
GOP lawmakers are growing increasingly resistant to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's request for $1.5 trillion in Pentagon funding next year, reflecting concerns about his leadership and ties with Congress. This tension has escalated after recent conflicts surrounding the Iran war, military promotions, and top officials' ousters.
Hegseth is seeking a 40% budget increase and $88 billion to cover war-related costs. However, some Republican senators express skepticism about his leadership and the feasibility of securing the additional funding. A party-line budget reconciliation bill is considered the best way to get the Pentagon more money after the election, but gaining 50 out of 53 GOP senators' support would be a significant challenge.
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