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Trump to unveil 2027 budget with major boost in Pentagon spending — Russell Vought | ChamberLight
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President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks a record $1.5 trillion for defense—a 44% increase—while slashing non-defense programs by 10%, setting up a significant confrontation with Democrats in Congress over federal priorities.
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