Senate Armed Services GOP argues defense spending will boost economy ahead of Hegseth testimony

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:01
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Senate Armed Services GOP argues defense spending will boost economy ahead of Hegseth testimony
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is rolling out its messaging playbook ahead of the Trump administration’s push to pass President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request, arguing that increasing defense spending will create more jobs and boost local economies.  The administration is seeking a 42 percent increase in the Pentagon’s funding from last year,…