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2 min readTrump Budget Proposal: Military and Border Up, Domestic Programs Cut
TrueGov Editorial Team•9 months ago•2 min read
FY2026 plan seeks $163 billion in overall spending reductions
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President Trump has unveiled his budget request for Fiscal Year 2026, proposing significant cuts to nondefense spending while substantially increasing funding for military and border security initiatives. The plan would reduce overall spending levels by $163 billion and decrease nondefense discretionary budget authority by 22.6% compared to current levels. The proposal reflects the administration's fiscal priorities in its first budget since returning to office.