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The Commercial DispatchApr 16, 2026Local News

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

Representative Brendan Boyle criticized the proposed budget, arguing that massive defense increases come at the expense of necessary domestic programs.

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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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