Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
OMB Director Russell Vought defended the White House plan to increase military spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting domestic programs.
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OMB Director Russell Vought defended the White House plan to increase military spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting domestic programs.
Republished from Associated Press, with credit to the original publisher.
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OMB Director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget before the House Budget Committee, highlighting a sharp partisan divide over massive military increases paired with domestic cuts.
Ranking Democratic Member of the Budget Committee
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While most outlets like AP News focus on the trade-off between a $1.5 trillion military boost and cuts to domestic programs, Salon.com emphasizes the "fury" from Democrats over the lack of a formal Iran war cost estimate. Conversely, the Tampa Free Press highlights Vought’s alignment with Republican senators regarding Iran’s untrustworthiness and the impact of inflation.
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