Trump proposes $1.5T defense budget

President Trump's budget proposal prioritizes military modernization and the ongoing conflict in Iran over traditional domestic infrastructure.

The $1.5 trillion request has drawn immediate criticism from Democrats who label it 'bleak and unacceptable' for its impact on social safety nets.

Even some Republican allies have expressed concern over the lack of data regarding the national debt and the feasibility of such a massive spending surge.

The proposal also includes specific funding for controversial projects, such as the restoration of Alcatraz as a high-security prison.