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Sentinel Coloradovia Associated PressApr 16, 2026Local News

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

OMB Director Russell Vought defended the White House plan to increase military spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting domestic programs.

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OMB Director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget before the House Budget Committee, highlighting a sharp partisan divide over massive military increases paired with domestic cuts.

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