Why does peace cost a trillion dollars?

Why does peace cost a trillion dollars?

As Congress returns from its summer recess, Washington’s attention is turning towards a possible government shutdown. While much of the focus will be on a showdown between Senate Democrats and Donald Trump, a subplot is brewing as the House and Senate, led by Republicans but supported by far too many Democrats, fight over how big the Pentagon’s budget should be. The House voted to give Trump his requested trillion dollar budget, while the Senate…