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CQ Budget, Episode No. 372

A compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher defense spending level than President Donald Trump requested, although it’s less than the Senate wants.
A compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher defense spending level than President Donald Trump requested, although it’s less than the Senate wants. (Tom Williams/ CQ Roll Call file photo)
By John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman
Posted December 8, 2025 at 2:56pm

A new compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher level of defense spending than President Donald Trump requested for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call’s John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process.

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