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ABC Columbiacites Associated PressApr 15, 2026Local News

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

Representative Brendan Boyle criticized the budget priorities, arguing that massive defense increases should not come at the expense of domestic needs.

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Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
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Budget Director Russell Vought defended the White House's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget, which seeks a massive increase in military spending while cutting domestic programs. The plan underscores sharp partisan divides over national security and economic priorities ahead of the midterms.

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