White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request
ABC News
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The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.
Trump proposes record defense budget
- US defense spending would rise $445bn under Trump budget plan, with steep cuts elsewhere The Guardian —
- Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request The Hill —
- Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for military spending in 2027 budget CBS News —
- Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending CBS News —
- Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending The New York Times —