Trump’s budget proposes increasing defence spending by $500-billion while cutting elsewhere
A 10% cut to discretionary spending requires U.S. Congressional approval and reflects Washington’s priorities going into the 2026 midterms
Trump’s budget proposes increasing defence spending by $500-billion while cutting elsewhere
A 10% cut to discretionary spending requires U.S. Congressional approval and reflects Washington’s priorities going into the 2026 midterms
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