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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 Jodey Arrington supported the budget and used his opening remarks to criticize the previous administration's economic record.

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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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