Rebranding the Department of Defense as the Department of War will cost between $10 million and $125 million — but could cost hundreds of millions more if lawmakers make it official, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Why it matters: The name change is part of a larger overhaul of the U.S. military sought by the Trump administration, which has emphasized physical appearances and wartime messaging while seeking a record setting $1.5 trillion defense budget.
