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Tribune Chroniclecites Associated PressApr 16, 2026

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

Representative Jodey Arrington chaired the hearing and expressed strong support for President Trump's budget priorities and national security focus.

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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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