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Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget
Filed: Apr 04, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: The White House unveiled a proposed budget for 2027, seeking a 40% increase in defense spending amid the Iran war.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: proposed budget increase
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To address the costs of the ongoing war against Iran.
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