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

News Senate Armed Services GOP argues defense spending will boost economy ahead of Hegseth testimony Comments: by Filip Timotija - 04/28/26 6:06 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Filip Timotija - 04/28/26 6:06 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING 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, prompting criticism from fiscal hawks and non-interventionists critical of U.S. military operations overseas.

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