Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells Congress the U.S. will prioritize support for allies that increase defense spending and penalize those that fail to do so.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress on Wednesday that the U.S. will prioritize support for allies that increase their defense spending while penalizing those that do not.
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