Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut child care. His budget director is scrambling to clarify
Budget Director Russell Vought defended the administration's fiscal priorities before the House Budget Committee during a contentious hearing.
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Vought Defends $1.5T Defense Budget Amid Iran War Cost Uncertainty21 articles·18 sources·Avg cred 78/100
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OMB Director Russell Vought defended President Trump’s FY 2027 budget proposal, which seeks a historic $1.5 trillion in defense spending funded by cuts to Medicaid, child care, and WIC. The hearing highlighted sharp partisan divides over military priorities versus social safety nets.
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