Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget

The proposed budget would prioritize defense outlays and border security while eliminating funding for several social and environmental initiatives.

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins has already signaled potential opposition to the cuts, emphasizing that Congress holds the final power over the purse.

The proposal also includes significant funding requests for beautification projects in Washington DC and the restoration of Alcatraz as a federal prison.

Economists warn that the plan does little to address the growing federal deficit despite the administration's claims of long-term growth.