Trump's Massive Defense Budget: Cuts to Non-Defense Spending
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The White House proposes a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget, with a 40% increase for munitions, naval fleet expansion, and troop raises. Despite Trumps Middle East withdrawal talks, the admin pushes for nuclear warhead and naval tech upgrades. Non-defense spending faces a 10% cut, eliminating programs like Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Community Services Block Grant. Climate research and environmental justice efforts at EPA, Interior Department, and NIH also face budget slashes. Expect budget battles as Congress decides whats feasible amid Iran tensions.
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