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Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget increase
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: President Trump calls for a significant rise in defense spending while suggesting cuts to domestic programs.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: proposes a $1.5 trillion defense budget increase
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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