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Tribune Chroniclecites Associated PressApr 16, 2026

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

Budget Director Russell Vought defended the administration's plan to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting various domestic programs.

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Trump's budget director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget before the House Budget Committee, sparking a sharp partisan debate over military spending versus domestic cuts.

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