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Trump's Budget Boosts Military, Cuts Social Programs Amid Political Violence Concerns

4/7/2026

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The budget proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump would boost military spending by nearly $500 billion while cutting environmental, housing, and health programs.
Democratic Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon criticized funding a new FBI center to identify domestic terrorism, arguing it targets opponents of the administration.
The budget cites rising political violence linked to anti-American and anti-capitalist views while noting the FBI watchlist includes about 5,000 citizens.

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The budget proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump would boost military spending by nearly $500 billion while cutting environmental, housing, and health programs.
Democratic Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon criticized funding a new FBI center to identify domestic terrorism, arguing it targets opponents of the administration.
The budget cites rising political violence linked to anti-American and anti-capitalist views while noting the FBI watchlist includes about 5,000 citizens.