Pentagon Diverts $3.6B In Military Funds For Border Barrier Projects

Pentagon Diverts $3.6B In Military Funds For Border Barrier Projects

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The transcript discusses the diversion of $6 billion in military construction funding for border projects, as stated in a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee. This decision affects over 120 military projects, with half outside the US. Political figures like Chuck Schumer criticize the move, calling it a disservice to service members. President Trump declared a national emergency to allocate funds for a border wall, bypassing Congress, which has led to legal challenges.

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What was the reaction of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the funding diversion?

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What legal challenges have been triggered by President Trump's declaration of a national emergency?

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