Key congressional Republicans poised to defy Trump on 44% Pentagon budget hike, rare sign of eroding grip on Washington
Key congressional Republicans are expected to break with Donald Trump over his proposed 44% increase for the Pentagon, signaling a rare defiance and his waning influence in Washington.
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Key congressional Republicans are expected to break with Donald Trump over his proposed 44% increase for the Pentagon, signaling a rare defiance and his waning influence in Washington.
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