Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
President Trump's administration is pushing for a massive military spending boost to $1.5 trillion in the next budget cycle.
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White House Budget Director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget to a House committee, arguing that massive upfront investment is needed for military modernization. The plan faces criticism from Democrats for cutting domestic programs to fund defense increases.
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