In 2023, the world’s nine nuclear-armed states significantly increased their spending on nuclear weapons, reaching a combined total of $91.4 billion. This surge, driven largely by the United States, signals a growing reliance on deterrence and a modernization of nuclear arsenals, raising concerns about global security.
A bill providing aid to countries facing threats from totalitarian regimes and terrorists has garnered enough support to pass the House of Representatives. Speaker Johnson played a pivotal role in navigating the bill through the challenges of the House, paving the way for it to advance to the Senate. Once the Senate vote is complete, the bill will be presented to President Biden for his signature, officially becoming law.
