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Trump's 2026 Budget Slashes $160 Billion in Non-Defense Spending

5/5/2025

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal aims to slash non-defense spending by over $160 billion, reaching its lowest point since 2017. While he champions fiscal responsibility and waste reduction, critics, including members of Congress, voice alarm over cuts to essential programs, raising questions about the impact on vulnerable communities.

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal aims to slash non-defense spending by over $160 billion, reaching its lowest point since 2017. While he champions fiscal responsibility and waste reduction, critics, including members of Congress, voice alarm over cuts to essential programs, raising questions about the impact on vulnerable communities.