Trump proposes record defense budget

The White House's fiscal 2027 budget proposal centers on a historic $1.5 trillion request for the Pentagon, the largest dollar amount in modern history.

This aggressive military funding drive is intended to sustain the ongoing war effort in Iran while modernizing the U.S. arsenal.

Conversely, the plan mandates a 10 percent reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, targeting social safety nets and infrastructure.

Congressional Democrats have already condemned the proposal as 'bleak and unacceptable,' setting the stage for a contentious legislative battle.