Trump proposes record defense budget

The White House's latest budget blueprint prioritizes a massive expansion of the U.S. military apparatus, citing the ongoing war in Iran as a primary driver for the $1.5 trillion request.

To offset these costs, the administration is proposing significant reductions in funding for education, environmental programs, and the Transportation Security Administration.

Congressional Democrats have already signaled fierce opposition, characterizing the proposal as a 'bleak' abandonment of domestic priorities.

The plan also includes a controversial $152 million request to restore the historic Alcatraz facility as a state-of-the-art federal prison.