White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending
Budget Director Russ Vought prepared the administration's roadmap and coordinated with House Republicans on the plan's implementation.

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President Trump's 2027 budget proposes a record $1.5 trillion for defense while signaling a move to shift Medicaid and childcare funding to the states. This blueprint sets the stage for a legislative battle over federal spending priorities and the role of the national government.
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