EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1 MIN
THE TRILLION DOLLAR DEFENSE: Hegseth Seeks 42% Budget Hike as Iran War Costs Surge
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On May 13, 2026, we break down the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion request. We analyze the $29 billion spent on "Epic Fury" so far, the $350 billion "reconciliation" strategy to fund the defense industrial base, and the rising cost of U.S. military operations as oil prices hit $107 per barrel.
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On May 13, 2026, we break down the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion request. We analyze the $29 billion spent on "Epic Fury" so far, the $350 billion "reconciliation" strategy to fund the defense industrial base, and the rising cost of U.S. military operations as oil prices hit $107 per barrel.
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THE TRILLION DOLLAR DEFENSE: Hegseth Seeks 42% Budget Hike as Iran War Costs Surge
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