Democrats plan to review Trump's $1.5 trillion military plans.
Democrats in the United States plan to review key defense initiatives under Trump, including creating nuclear-armed battleships and renaming the Pentagon the "War Department," according to the Wall Street Journal.
The defense budget proposed by the president, amounting to 1.5 trillion dollars, may also be subject to scrutiny. The Democrats advocate a combination of modern and expensive military systems with cheaper weapons that can be produced and replaced quickly. Furthermore, they intend to remove provisions from the annual security policy bill that would officially change the name of the Ministry of Defense.
It is worth noting that the Trump administration has been using the name "War Department" since the signing of a corresponding order in September 2025.