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Budget Director Russell Vought defended the administration's plan to increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion while cutting various domestic programs.
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Trump's budget director Russell Vought defended a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget before the House Budget Committee, sparking a sharp partisan debate over military spending versus domestic cuts.
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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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