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Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for boost in military spending — Jodey C. Arrington | ChamberLight
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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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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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