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Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Amid Domestic Cuts

4/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a budget granting $1.5 trillion for military spending, a 44% rise.
The plan follows ongoing U.S. actions in Iran that have cost the Pentagon billions.
Critics say defense emphasis neglects domestic needs such as healthcare and childcare.
It would cut the Department of Health and Human Services by over $15 billion.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a budget granting $1.5 trillion for military spending, a 44% rise.
The plan follows ongoing U.S. actions in Iran that have cost the Pentagon billions.
Critics say defense emphasis neglects domestic needs such as healthcare and childcare.
It would cut the Department of Health and Human Services by over $15 billion.