White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request

The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense — a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran. 

​The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense — a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.   Politics The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense — a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.