House Republicans are threatening to withhold Pentagon funding unless the administration adopts a harder line on Russia, creating a potential standoff over defense spending. The White House, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is urging Congress to approve a major military funding package as part of a partisan budget deal. The push comes as lawmakers weigh whether additional defense spending should be tied to broader geopolitical demands. The dispute highlights deep divisions within the Republican caucus over national security priorities.
A growing chorus of House Republicans is warning President Trump that they’re ready to block additional Pentagon funding unless the administration gets tougher on Russia. Behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the administration is pushing Republicans on Capitol Hill to approve at least $350 billion in new military spending as part of a partisan reconciliation package...
