Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLisa Mascaro & Kevin FrekingFriday 03 April 2026 18:31 BSTTrump slurs his way through Iran war address to nationPresident Donald Trump unveiled his 2027 budget proposal, seeking to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest request in decades, amidst a U.S.-led war against Iran.The budget aims to reduce non-defense programs by 10 percent by shifting responsibilities to state and local governments, emphasizing military investments over domestic initiatives.Proposed cuts include Community Services Block Grants and $106 million from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which the administration claims promotes "radical gender ideology."Republican lawmakers lauded the defense spending increase as crucial for national security, while Democrats criticized the budget for cutting vital domestic programs, labeling it "America Last" and "morally bankrupt."The presidential budget, which outlines the administration's priorities but lacks legal force, is expected to face significant opposition and potential rejection from Congress.In fullTrump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in