White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request
- Posted on April 3, 2026
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White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request
The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defense as part of a fiscal 2027 budget request – a proposal that would boost military spending to its highest point in modern history as the Trump administration wages its war with Iran.
