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The Commercial DispatchApr 16, 2026Local News

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

Chairman Jodey Arrington supported the administration's budget goals while criticizing the economic conditions inherited from the previous administration.

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OMB Director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget before the House Budget Committee, sparking a sharp debate over prioritizing military expansion while cutting domestic programs.

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