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US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history — Jeff Merkley | ChamberLight
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President Trump proposed a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget for FY 2027, pairing massive military expansion with deep cuts to domestic agencies like the EPA and NASA, setting up a major confrontation with congressional Democrats.
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104 stories · 95–96 · updated Sep 24, 2026
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