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Trump Invokes Defense Production Act As US Moves To Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act As US Moves To Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles
The Trump administration is seeking a major increase in defense spending while simultaneously using executive authority to accelerate weapons production, reflecting growing concern over U.S. munitions inventories after the war with Iran, according to NBC.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Senate Republicans this week to rally support for a proposed $350 billion defense package, much of which would be directed toward replenishing missile and weapons stockpiles.
According to NBC, Sen. John Cornyn said the Pentagon is “running short of...
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