International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military, the Largest Request in Modern History - WSJ

Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military, the Largest Request in Modern History  WSJ

White House asks for massive $1.5 trillion defense budget – a 40% increase

The United States faces mounting costs from its war with Iran and expanding global security commitments.

Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker

The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction.

By Rachel Treisman

What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran

The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.

Karoline Leavitt says Jean-Pierre had 'hard time' as press secretary because of Biden's poor transparency

Karoline Leavitt says Karine Jean-Pierre struggled as White House press secretary due to a lack of open communication with President Joe Biden.

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request - CNN

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request  CNN

One US pilot rescued, another missing after Iran says it downed fighter jet

One crew member from a US fighter jet shot down over Iran has been rescued by US forces, multiple news outlets reported on Friday, citing two US officials, while a second crew member remains missing. Iran on Friday claimed to have shot down an American fighter jet, releasing photos of apparent wreckage of an F-15E, while the United States reportedly launched a search-and-rescue operation for the crew. Earlier, Iranian state media released photos and videos purported to be the debris of the...

By Liu Zhen

Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war

Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027 on Friday, asking Congress to increase the United States’ already massive defence spending by more than 40 percent over the course of a year. This would be a record in the country's recent history if Congress approves the proposal as is.

By FRANCE 24

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House is requesting $66 billion in funding to build 34 new Naval ships. This includes a class of battleships President Trump touted last year, part of what he calls "The Golden Fleet." It's part of a one-and-a-half trillion dollar defense budget request for fiscal year 2027.The White House says this proposal would reduce non-defense spending by 10%. Read the original article on Business Insider

The soft power of flowers: their influence as a diplomatic tool in state visits and peace talks

The blooms adorning the Vatican during Easter and the tulips in the White House gardens come from the Netherlands. But this cultural symbol is also used extensively by other countries in their international relations

By Ferrer Ferrer

US F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 of 2 crew rescued. What happens next?

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump had been briefed, without confirming any details of the incident.

White House seeks $1.93 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs - The Straits Times

White House seeks $1.93 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs  The Straits Times

Rs 13,90,17,07,50,00,000: Amount White House Wants For Defence Amid Iran War

The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single year -- the sharpest increase since World War II -- as Washington seeks to sustain military operations and rebuild depleted weapons stockpiles.

White House seeks $1.5tr defence budget as war on Iran drives costs

United States President Donald Trump asked lawmakers on Friday to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, as the country faces rising costs from its war on Iran and mounting global security commitments. The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 per cent in a single year — the sharpest increase since World War II — as Washington seeks to sustain military operations and rebuild depleted weapons stockpiles. The request highlights the growing financial pressure of...

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White House seeks US$1.5 tn defence budget as Iran war drives costs

US President Donald Trump has proposed a US$1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, the largest single-year increase in US military spending since World War II.

White House seeks $1.5tr defence budget

US faces rising costs from war against Iran

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White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war drives costs

US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments. The post White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget as Iran war drives costs appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba