Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request
The Hill
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President Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense spending as part of the White House’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, a roughly 40 percent increase from 2026 funding levels.
The proposal released Friday said a base of $1.1 trillion will be specifically for the Department of Defense, while $350 billion will be requested though Congress’…
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