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Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Sparks Controversy

4/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, the largest in decades, with a 44% Pentagon increase and 10% non-defense cuts.
The budget cuts the Department of Agriculture by 19% and Housing and Urban Development by 13%.
It targets 'woke programs' and seeks to end funding for various low-income assistance initiatives.
Critics say the budget neglects healthcare and housing amid deficits.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, the largest in decades, with a 44% Pentagon increase and 10% non-defense cuts.
The budget cuts the Department of Agriculture by 19% and Housing and Urban Development by 13%.
It targets 'woke programs' and seeks to end funding for various low-income assistance initiatives.
Critics say the budget neglects healthcare and housing amid deficits.