Democrats' midterm gains threaten Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget
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Sina Finance reports that Republican losses in the midterm elections have dashed hopes that Congress will approve President Trump's unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Democrats, who previously opposed the 44% increase over the prior fiscal year, have signaled they will block any effort to advance the plan after securing solid majorities in both chambers. Republican lawmakers returning for the lame-duck session may also lack the votes or political will to push the measure through, especially after the unpopular Pentagon war against Iran cost many their seats. [1]
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