Trump's Budget: Massive Defense Boost, Deep Cuts
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The Trump administrations 2027 budget proposal significantly increases defense spending, with a 40% jump to $1.5 trillion, while cutting non-defense programs by 10%. Key areas like Energy, Justice, and Veterans Affairs see substantial boosts, while EPA, Health and Human Services, and Education face deep cuts. Lawmakers, including Susan Collins and Patty Murray, express concerns over specific cuts and the overall balance between defense and non-defense spending. The proposal also includes privatizing TSA screening, additional prison funding, and a significant cut to NASA. The budget sets the stage for months of Hill battles, with Congress expected to make bipartisan adjustments.
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