Trump requests $1.5 trillion defense budget with 10% cuts to domestic spending for fiscal 2027
President Trump released his fiscal 2027 budget proposal requesting $1.5 trillion in defense spending, representing a roughly 40-42% increase from 2026 levels. The proposal also calls for a 10% reduction in nondefense discretionary spending, with Trump arguing states should handle more domestic responsibilities while the federal government focuses on military priorities. The budget includes $200 billion specifically for ongoing military operations against Iran.
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Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
Trump's budget proposes 10% cut in discretionary spending, increased defense spending - Reuters
Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military, the Largest Request in Modern History - wsj.com
Democrats fume at White House budget request: 'Bleak and unacceptable'
Collins knocks Trump's budget proposal: 'Several shortcomings'
Trump Budget Request Aims to Boost Defense Spending to $1.5 Trillion
White House Seeks 40 Percent Increase in Military Spending - The New York Times
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