On Jan. 7, 2026, President Donald Trump announced:I have determined that, for the Good of our Country, especially in these very troubled and dangerous times, our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars…While the specifics of the request have not yet been released, a $1.5 trillion defense budget would be a roughly 50 percent increase on the amount requested for Fiscal Year 2026 and an even greater increase above the $839 billion “base” spending levels appropriated through the normal Congressional process. If enacted, this would be the largest increase in … Continue reading Why a $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request Might Slow the Pentagon’s Reform Efforts