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 released Friday said a base of $1.1 trillion will be specifically for the Department of Defense, while $350 billion will be requested through Congress's budget...
Trump seeks $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget request
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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 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