But Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, the ranking Democrat on the House subcommittee with oversight over defense spending, said the president has taken the US into a war without coming to Congress and she’s demanding more details. House Speaker Mike Johnson said it’s a “dangerous time” and “we have to adequately fund defence.” Asked whether he supported the amount, Johnson said he has not seen the details, but “I support what’s needed to ensure that the American people remain safe.” While some of the military’s biggest champions on Capitol Hill have welcomed new spending as a way to replenish munitions stockpiles and upgrade the US defence capabilities in the face of emerging threats, others will certainly point to health care and other domestic needs that they view as more important priorities. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, said of the USD 200 billion price tag: “It’s outrageous.” To muscle a package to passage, Republican leaders could either try to go it alone through an arduous budget process, or cut deals with Democrats on other priorities that would likely balloon the overall price tag.
Author: AP- PTI
Published at: 2026-03-19 23:40:20
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