Sen. Kaine skeptical Congress 'will write a blank check' for Trump's military budget request

Sen. Kaine skeptical Congress ‘will write a blank check’ for Trump’s military budget request

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., expressed skepticism on “Meet the Press” Sunday about the Trump administration’s 2027 budget plan, which includes a request of $1.5 trillion from Congress to fund the Defense Department. #mtpFor

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