Dems: $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget a ‘blank check’ for war

Democrats are fiercely opposing the proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, which they argue gives the military too much unchecked power amid potential conflicts with Iran and Cuba. Representative Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) plans to introduce an amendment to cut $150 billion from this record-breaking budget, highlighting concerns over excessive military spending and the risks of escalation in international conflicts. This move underscores growing bipartisan worries about the U.S. military's influence and the potential for runaway defense expenditures.