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On May 2, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget presented President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2026. This proposal outlines a 23 percent reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, while emphasizing increases in funding for defense and border security. It aims to address various federal programs, focusing on law enforcement, infrastructure, and veterans’ healthcare, and seeks to streamline education funding, including the removal of programs related to social equity initiatives.

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