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June 14, 2026
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Address Munitions Shortages Amid Iran Conflict
- President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to expedite munitions production amid concerns of a shortfall due to the Iran conflict.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to deny a munitions crisis, despite ongoing discussions about additional funding to replenish stockpiles.
- Senator John Cornyn expressed concerns about funding shortages affecting the Pentagon's ability to acquire necessary weapons.
5 Sources
- Pete Hegseth says it's a "manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortageJun 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM · CBS News
- Trump invokes Defense Production Act for munitions, supply chainsJun 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM · Reuters
- President Trump invoked a Cold War-era law in an effort to increase production of critical munitionsJun 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM · WSJ
- Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing as Iran war intensifies concernsJun 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM · CBS News
- Trump is forcing U.S. companies to manufacture more weaponryJun 17, 2026 at 12:16 AM · NBC