Pentagon chief warns US will 'face critical shortfalls' of armaments without the requested funding, as top general says he can't 'answer what it will cost' to 'get the job done'

US Republicans are preparing a US$95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.

War funding makes up the bulk of the GOP’s new budget proposal, one last priority package the Republicans hope to launch before lawmakers recess to campaign for the midterm elections.