The move is the latest gambit to force the White House to boost military spending beyond levels set by the debt-limit deal.
Sen. Roger Wicker, despite the fact that he supports AUKUS, blocked a plan to fast-track Congress’ authorization to sell Australia three Virginia-class attack subs. | Francis Chung/POLITICORepublicans pushing to boost the Pentagon budget topline have new leverage: the Biden administration’s commitment to send nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.Senate Armed Services Republicans are jamming up a key piece of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy agenda — the U.S.
Wicker could not immediately say how much spending is required, but he said Australia’s planned $3 billion investment in the U.S. submarine industrial base would not be enough. But because McCarthy and fiscal hard-liners have rejected the idea of a supplemental, adding defense spending beyond the topline — for the submarine industrial base or anything else — will be no easy feat.
“Australian investment in U.S. shipyards will also help. But we can’t afford to shrink the overworked U.S. submarine fleet at a dangerous moment,” he said., who co-sponsored the AUKUS legislation based on an administration proposal, decried the Republican opposition to what might have been a smooth path for adding the sub transfers to the National Defense Authorization Act.
“We’ve already put a lot of money into the submarine defense base, and I’m not sure they can spend what we’ve got for them now,” Tester said.For some Democrats with submarine interests back home, it’s hard to disagree with Wicker when he is asking for money that could go to their states. Yet going along with the gambit means standing in the way of AUKUS, considered a foreign policy win for this administration.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Ron Hart: Bidenomics campaign is all about distracting Americans from Biden’s failuresOpinion: Ron Hart: Bidenomics campaign is all about distracting Americans from Biden’s failures
Leer más »
Hunter Biden spotted at Malibu hotspot Nobu as secret FBI file on Bidens unveiledThe scandal-riddled first son appeared unbothered leaving the swanky beachside spot that’s co-owned by Robert De Niro.
Leer más »
“Disappointingly Low T From Ken”: The Republican War on Barbie ContinuesRepresentative Matt Gaetz and his wife loved Margot Robbie’s performance in Barbie—but say the film “neglects to address any notion of faith.”
Leer más »
Lisa Murkowski voices new concerns about Republican Party’s futureSen. Lisa Murkowski is a lifelong Republican from a Republican family, but as the GOP continues to radicalize, stevebenen writes that her ties to her party appear to be loosening.
Leer más »
Ex-Trump DOJ official defends Jack Smith from Republican attacksRichard Donoghue, a former acting deputy attorney general in Trump's administration, said Smith 'is not a bleeding heart liberal.'
Leer más »
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said he will not seek reelection in 2024. He had considered but decided against runs for president and the U.S. Senate.
Leer más »