The budget increase will allow the armed forces to expand by up to 10,000 additional soldiers next year. On Wednesday, Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil presented a draft budget under which Germany will increase its defense spending by 32.5% in 2026, rising from 62.4 billion euros to 82.7 billion euros. RELATED: Germany Hardens […]

This bill allocates hundreds of billions of dollars for border security and national defense. ON Thursday, the U.S. Congress passed a sweeping tax and spending package, with the House of Representatives approving it in a narrow 218-214 vote, sending the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to President Donald Trump for his signature. RELATED: Biden Condemns […]

The package would maintain government funding at current levels through December 20. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a short-term funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown. The Senate voted 78-18 to clear the measure, following the House’s approval with a 341-82 vote. All opposition in both chambers came from Republicans. RELATED: U.S. […]