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‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says

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Newest development Jan 15, 2026 · 4 reports‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says

A “modest implementation” of DOW would cost taxpayers about $10 million, the report said. That figure could rise to $125 million if adopted more broadly.

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  1. ‘Department Of War’ Name Change Could Cost Up To $125 Million, CBO Says

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    ‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says

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  1. Forbes

    ‘Department Of War’ Name Change Could Cost Up To $125 Million, CBO Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Congressional Budget Office noted a “modest implementation” of the name change would cost around $10 million.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Pentagon name change to Department of War could cost $125 million (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump's decision to rename the Pentagon the Department of War could cost anywhere from $10 to $125 million.

  3. Military Times

    ‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    A “modest implementation” of DOW would cost taxpayers about $10 million, the report said. That figure could rise to $125 million if adopted more broadly.

  4. CNN

    ‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates (opens CNN)

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    Depending on how the department chooses to implement the change, costs could range from $10 million to $125 million, the CBO said in a letter to two Democratic senators.

  5. Time

    Trump's ‘Department of War’ Rebranding Could Cost $125 Million (opens Time)

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    A new report estimates that the cost could range anywhere from $10 million to $125 million. Here's why.

  6. Fortune

    Trump’s ‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost $125 million, says the CBO, for the likes of replacement stationery and new signs (opens Fortune)

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    A conservative estimate would be $10m, wrote the Congressional Budget Office, but depends on how aggressive the Department of War wants to be with its rebrand.