Pentagon asks Congress to codify 'Department of War' with $52 million price tag
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 14:17 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Pentagon has asked Congress to rename its department to the 'Department of War', saying it will cost nearly $52 million to complete and will not have a significant impact on President Trump's fiscal 2027 defense budget request.
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