Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
The proposed budget reflects President Trump's priority of increasing military production while constraining non-defense domestic spending.
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OMB Director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget that seeks a 40% increase in military spending while cutting domestic programs by 10%. The hearing highlighted deep partisan divides over national priorities and the financial impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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