
White House seeks $1.5tr defence budget as war on Iran drives costs
United States President Donald Trump asked lawmakers on Friday to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, as the country faces rising costs from its war on Iran and mounting global security commitments.
40 per cent in a single year! To sponsor genocide. And America bends over and takes it. I scream 'naked' into a void. It must be a void because the King continues to get his delusional way.

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive attacks on Iran, sending oil prices higher again and deepening strain on consumers.