Politics
Key Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
Axios·November 4, 2026·1 min read
Tuesday's election was great for Democrats but bad for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House's most ambitious national security projects. Surprise wins across the map complicate the Trump administration's plans. Republicans' reconciliation funding option for marquee projects like Golden Dome is now a long shot. Defense analysts agree prospects for the full $1.5 trillion defense budget look grim, with TD Cowen warning 'Trump branded projects are dead.'
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