US EditionTrump budget boosts defense, slashes other funding
- On Friday, the White House presented President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget plan, which prioritizes increased funding for defense while proposing substantial reductions to various other government programs.
- The proposal follows Trump’s priorities to boost national security and immigration enforcement while cutting nearly $163 billion from non-defense discretionary programs.
- The budget calls for a 13% rise in defense funding to $1 trillion and a 7.6% overall cut in discretionary spending, including large reductions in education, foreign aid, and environment programs.
- The White House described a $175 billion investment to 'fully secure the border' and the proposal would slash State Department funding by 84% to $9.6 billion, reflecting ongoing efficiency efforts.
- The plan signals major shifts in federal priorities, prompting Democratic criticism and congressional challenges amid concerns about economic effects from simultaneous tariff increases.
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