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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

Russell Vought defended the administration's plan to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting domestic programs during House testimony.

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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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