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Trump’s Budget Proposes $500-Billion Increase in Defense Spending
The proposed budget reflects a substantial shift towards military readiness, possibly indicating a response to growing geopolitical tensions.
The Trump administration has proposed a significant increase in defense spending by $500 billion, which comes alongside a 10-percent cut to discretionary spending. The White House emphasized that this budget seeks to eliminate what it deems 'woke, weaponized, and wasteful programs.'
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