Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war
France24 • 4/2/2026 – 4/4/2026
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Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-04-02
- 2026-04-03Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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