$125 Million to rename the department of defense to the department of war: a wasteful idea?

-$125 million is the staggering cost estimate to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, a move that has sparked controversy and criticism.

A name change with a price tag

In a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Representative Glenn Ivey (D-Maryland) questioned Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and budget, about the proposed name change.

Vought acknowledged that the Congressional budget Office (CBO) had estimated a $125 million cost, but defended the idea as