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DNYUZvia Los Angeles TimesApr 16, 2026

Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

President Trump's administration proposed a budget significantly increasing military spending while cutting domestic programs by ten percent.

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White House Budget Director Russell Vought defended a $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal that seeks to significantly increase military funding while cutting domestic programs by 10%.

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