Trump requests $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027
The White House released President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget proposal requesting $1.5 trillion for defense spending, representing a $445 billion or 42% increase from 2026. The proposal includes cuts of $73 billion or 10% to non-defense domestic programs. The defense budget request is separate from a previous $200 billion request for the ongoing war with Iran.
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