NPR • April 3, 2026 13:08

Trump budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside domestic program cuts

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In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.

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Fri 12:55 - The Hill

Live updates: White House budget expected, with up to $1.5T for defense

Fri 13:08 - NPR

Trump budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside domestic program cuts

Fri 14:48 - NPR

White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget

Fri 15:08 - The Hill

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request

Fri 15:48 - Al Jazeera English

Trump seeks historic $1.5 trillion for military in Congress budget request

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Trump seeks historic $1.5 trillion for military in Congress budget request

The request for defence spending is the largest in decades and accompanies cuts to domestic programmes.

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White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget

President Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending.

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Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request

President Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense spending as part of the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request, a roughly 40 percent increase from 2026 funding levels. The proposal …

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Live updates: White House budget expected, with up to $1.5T for defense

The White House on Friday is expected to send its 2027 budget proposal to Congress. It is expected to include a major boost to defense spending, as much as $1.5 …