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Trump’s FY2027 Budget: $1.5T Defense Surge, $73B Cuts to Civilian Agencies
President Trump unveiled a $2.2 trillion FY2027 budget request, boosting defense by 44% to $1.5 trillion while cutting non-defense civilian agencies by 10% or $73 billion. Departments of Health and Human Services, Interior, and Housing and Urban Development face 12-13% reductions, with the Small Business Administration slashed 67%. The plan prioritizes national security amid global threats.
The Editorial Team 18 min read
