The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2025 spending reached over $500 billion, with $93 billion allocated in September alone—the final month of the fiscal year. This period often triggers urgent budget expenditure across federal agencies to avoid losing unspent funds. The rush can lead to unusual or questionable purchases, such as $12,000 three-tiered fruit stands and a $2 million acquisition of Alaskan King Crab. PBS News’ Cecilia Lallmann examines how these patterns reflect broader issues in government spending practices.
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