US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund

The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Originally published by Al Jazeera. Summary and curation by DutyStation.ai.

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