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Tribune Chroniclecites Associated PressApr 16, 2026

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

Representative Brendan Boyle criticized the proposed budget, arguing that massive defense increases at the expense of domestic programs are misplaced priorities.

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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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