Record Defense Budget Proposed Following Military Contractor Crackdowns

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Donald Trump proposes a record 1.5 trillion dollar defense budget for 2027 after implementing strict financial curbs on military contractors.The spending increase will be funded by tariffs while executive pay at firms like Lockheed Martin remains capped at 5 million dollars.These measures triggered a sell-off on the New York Stock Exchange following the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
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