Trump requests $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027
The White House released President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget proposal requesting $1.5 trillion for defense spending, representing a $445 billion or 42% increase from 2026. The proposal includes cuts of $73 billion or 10% to non-defense domestic programs. The defense budget request is separate from a previous $200 billion request for the ongoing war with Iran.
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NPRNPR Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending 91d ago CNNCNN White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request - CNN 91d ago HPHuffPost Trump Budget Seeks $1.5T In Defense Spending Alongside Cuts In Domestic Programs 91d ago WPWashington Post Trump requests record-breaking budget of $1.5 trillion for Pentagon - The Washington Post 90d ago TNew York Times Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending - nytimes.com 91d ago LEFT-CENTER1
ABCABC News White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request 91d ago CENTER5
RReuters Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list - Reuters 92d ago HThe Hill 5 things to know about Trump's 2027 defense budget proposal 91d ago APAP News White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending PBSPBS NewsHour News Wrap: Trump seeking $1.5 trillion for military spending in new budget 90d ago AAxios "We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon 90d ago RIGHT-CENTER2
WSJWall Street Journal Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military, the Largest Request in Modern History - WSJ 91d ago RReason Trump's Call for a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is Irresponsible, Wasteful, and Unrealistic 91d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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