President Donald Trump is banking on Republicans slashing domestic funds and successfully shepherding a fraught tax-and-spending package through Congress, as he sends lawmakers a budget proposal focused heavily on military and border priorities.
Trump released a fiscal 2026 spending proposal — called a “skinny budget” because it’s light on details — Friday morning, allowing Congress to start preliminary work to fund the government beyond Sept. 30. The plan calls for a 17% cut to nondefense discretionary spending, including steep cuts to environmental, agricultural, and housing programs.
Trump is seeking a 13% boost for national security spending, though that’s dependent on ...
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