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Trump's 2027 Budget: $1.5 Trillion Defense, Deep Cuts Ahead

4/4/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 2027 budget with a $1.5 trillion defense request amid ongoing conflict with Iran, a 40% rise from 2026.
The proposal would cut 10% from non-defense programs, affecting education and environmental protection.
Sen. Patty Murray and Democrats criticize the plan as morally bankrupt.
It also proposes cuts to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other agencies, raising concerns about science and innovation.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a 2027 budget with a $1.5 trillion defense request amid ongoing conflict with Iran, a 40% rise from 2026.
The proposal would cut 10% from non-defense programs, affecting education and environmental protection.
Sen. Patty Murray and Democrats criticize the plan as morally bankrupt.
It also proposes cuts to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other agencies, raising concerns about science and innovation.