Trump asks for massive 43% boost in defense spending in new budget request

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/03/repub/trump-asks-for-massive-43-boost-in-defense-spending-in-new-budget-request/



WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%.  The proposal kicks off what will be a monthslong process on Capitol