Lavish Pentagon purchases—ranging from $6.9 million in lobster tail and $2 million in Alaskan king crab to a $98,329 Steinway grand piano and a $21,750 handmade Japanese flute—have ignited public outrage. These extravagant “use‑it‑or‑lose‑it” end‑of‑year splurges reached a record $93.4 billion in September 2025 alone, underscoring systemic budget‑burning practices. Similar last‑minute spending habits plague other government departments as well, revealing a broader culture of fiscal waste that watchdog groups say urgently needs reform.

Nicole Zieba sits in for John Broeske.

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