Republicans charge Biden budget leaves US military 'neglected'

Republicans on Friday blasted President Biden's request for $753 billion for next fiscal year’s defense budget, saying it's not enough to counter China's military modernization plans. 

While Biden’s budget is a slight increase from the $704 billion allotted for defense spending in fiscal year 2021, it actually equates to a decrease in spending by about half a percent after inflation, first reported Bloomberg. Republicans have called the budget "disappointing" and alleged it will not hold up next to China’s continual expanse in defense spending.