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Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending 'completely unacceptable'

Pentagon's $93.4 billion September spending spree, revealed by Open The Books, has sparked outrage. Lavish purchases like lobster, ribeye, and a grand piano preceded a costly conflict with Iran. Critics decry the "use-it-or-lose-it" practice, demanding accountability and reforms as war expenses mount.

The Times of India

Plus: Pete Hegseth spends millions on lobster tail and rib-eye steak, oil prices go for another roller-coaster ride, no inflation increase, and more...

US military spent $9 million on crab legs and lobster in the months before Iran war: report

US military spent $9 million on crab legs and lobster in the months before Iran war: report

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also authorized the $100,000 purchase of a Steinway & Sons grand piano for the Air Force chief of staff’s home, according to a watchdog report

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Shellfish and fruit stands? Pete Hegseth’s DOD is under fire after a watchdog study uncovers billions in bizarre spending

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Hegseth's Pentagon Reportedly Spent Millions on Lobster Tail, Ribeye and Donuts in September

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing fresh scrutiny after a report found that the Defense Department spent millions of dollars on high-end food purchases.

International Business Times

Hegseth Reportedly Spent £73B In Weeks On Lobster, King Crabs, Steak, And A £77K Piano For Air Force Chief's Home

Explore the Pentagon's $93.4B spending surge in September 2025, with luxury seafood and high-end furniture tied to the "use-it-or-lose-it" rule and its impact on taxpayers.

International Business Times UK

The Freedom of Information Act Is Failing Due to Government Bloat

In FY 2024, over 200,000 Freedom of Information Act requests were backlogged, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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In Just 1 Year, 134 Lifeguards Cost Los Angeles Taxpayers $70 Million

The highest earner received a grand total of $523,351.

Why Do Federal Bureaucrats Need So Much Firepower?

Why Do Federal Bureaucrats Need So Much Firepower?

A new report details a startling trend: Federal agencies with no obvious law enforcement purview are spending millions each year on guns and ammunition.

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