The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful. With the United States at war with Iran and embroiled in conflicts around the world, the White House asked Congress on Friday to approve about $1.5 trillion for defense in the 2027 fiscal year. If enacted, that amount would set military spending at i... [2167 chars]
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