Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

Trump budget seeks 43% boost in defense spending, cuts in many domestic programs

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%.

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President Trump's recent remarks prioritizing military spending over social programs have sparked concern about potential cuts.

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Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.