Iran’s Big Strike

Iran’s military shot down a US F-15 fighter jet on Friday, marking the first American plane to go down in the five-week conflict. Now, a search and rescue operation is underway for the two missing service members. It’s a pretty big deal, and it’s not like we didn’t see it coming.

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The White House just released its 2027 budget proposal, and it’s asking Congress for a whopping $1.5 trillion in defense spending. That’s a lot of cash, and it’s likely to stir up some controversy. The budget’s a roughly 5% increase from last year’s, and it’s clear the administration’s prioritizing military might.

It’s worth noting that this increase comes at a time when the US is already involved in a costly conflict. It’s not hard to see why the White House wants to boost defense spending, but it’s also hard to ignore the potential downsides. We’ll be keeping an eye on this story as it develops.