US EditionTrump Budget Seeks 23% Domestic Spending Cut, 13% Defense Hike
- On Friday, President Donald Trump presented his 2026 budget proposal, which aims to reduce domestic spending outside of defense by $163 billion while boosting funding for national security.
- The budget reflects the administration's intent to reduce diversity and climate change programs amid ongoing political and financial challenges.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson, after multiple meetings with Trump this week, is pushing to pass the so-called 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day.
- Johnson stated their productive White House meeting yielded progress and awaited final tax component calculations while Democrats prepared strong opposition.
- The plan’s release amid a $7 trillion-plus federal budget, ballooning $36 trillion debt, and near $2 trillion deficits signals tight fiscal debates ahead.
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Fort Hall Business Council defends tribal services amid President Trump's proposed $163 billion federal cuts
WASHINGTON — On May 1, 2025, President Trump released his proposed FY 2026 budget, calling for major cuts to domestic programs, including many that support Native communities. In response, the Fort Hall Business Council is taking strategic action to protect…
White House Reveals Trump’s Controversial 2026 Budget with Sharp Spending Cuts – Knowhere News
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
WASHINGTON, United States — The White House released President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal Friday, hoping to slash, if not zero out, spending on many government programs. It seeks a sweeping restructuring of the nation’s domestic priorities, reflective of the president’s first 100 days in office and sudden firing of federal workers. Trump’s plan aims
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