White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget

CitrixNews Staff

· April 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM

White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget April 3, 202610:48 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition

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President Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion in defense spending as part of the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request, a ...

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