Trump Budget Seeks 23% Domestic Spending Cut, 13% Defense Hike
- President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget plan on Friday, proposing a $163 billion cut in non-defense domestic spending and an increase in national security expenditures.
- The budget reflects Trump's goals to reduce diversity and climate change programs while promising tax cuts and debt repayment amid political and financial challenges.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has held multiple talks with Trump this week and is pushing to approve the budget bill by Memorial Day before sending it to the Senate.
- Johnson referred to the legislation as the "big, beautiful bill" and noted that they are currently reviewing the last details of several tax provisions, aiming to finalize the work promptly.
- The administration is testing Congressional willingness to roll back funding, but Democrats plan to strongly oppose the budget as gutting essential government programs.
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President Trump’s 2026 budget plan has caused a stir with proposals for sharp spending cuts and an increase in national security spending. According to the White House, the budget would cut non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while directing more funds towards defense. It’s clear from the budget proposal that Trump is aiming to reduce spending on diversity programs and initiatives focused on climate change. However, there are no detail…
White House seeks sharp spending cuts in Trump's 2026 budget
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