From ABC News:
The White House, in its budget request for the 2027 fiscal year, is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense — a record-breaking military spending request as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.
That is a $445 billion, or a 42% increase from the 2026 total level, according to the White House. Non-defense spending would be then be reduced by $73 billion, or 10%, according to the budget released by the White House on Friday.
Major targets of the proposed spending cuts are environmental programs across many federal agencies, including canceling more than $15 billion in Department of Energy grants related to clean energy.
The White House budget also continues the Department of Education’s “path to elimination,” proposes cuts to agriculture spending by 19% and proposes slashing the Internal Revenue Service’s budget by $1.4 billion.
“The 2027 Budget builds on the President’s vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the Federal Government,” said Office of Budget and Management Director Russ Vought in written request to Congress.
President Trump’s budget request prioritizes reducing violent crime, protecting national security, and removing dangerous illegal aliens. The budget proposes over $19 billion for federal law enforcement, a 15% increase from 2026, and maintains funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump said he told White House budget director Russell Vought, "'Don't send any money for day care,' because the United States can't take care of day care."
"We’re fighting wars. We can’t take care of day care," Trump said Wednesday while speaking at a White House… pic.twitter.com/4aDm2i9QKQ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 2, 2026
Breaking News: The White House said it would ask Congress for about $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027, its highest level in modern history. https://t.co/09ipjFk1B2
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 3, 2026
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