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The Pentagon Went on a $90 Billion Spending Bender—with Lobster and Pianos (opens in new tab)

To avoid losing Fiscal Year 2026 funding, the Department of Defense spent $90 billion in the final month of FY2025—including millions on frivolous or luxury items.

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