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Burnham's Rise Poses Test for UK Defense Spending Pledge
As Andy Burnham rises to prominence with his decisive by-election win in Makerfield, the UK's defense spending pledge is about to face its biggest test yet. With Labour's future leadership potentially in his hands, Burnham's next moves will be closely watched, especially given the ambitious targets to increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP by 2035.
Defense Budget Faces Turbulent Approval Process
Will a $1.5 trillion defense budget survive the turbulent approval process ahead, as looming operations in Iran, heated midterm elections, and internal GOP conflicts threaten to derail its path to the president's desk? Three key factors stand in its way, setting up a nail-biting showdown.