Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

"The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives."

"Major targets of the administration's proposed spending reductions include nixing $15 billion in grants for renewable energy technology and $4 billion in transportation funds for electric vehicle infrastructure."

"The blueprint proposes eliminating $1.6 billion in research programs run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and cutting $642 million from 'woke and wasteful international financial institutions.'"

"For the second year in a row, Trump's fiscal framework arrives months late and is not expected to include all of the data lawmakers rely on to write funding bills."

The White House is advocating for a significant increase in military spending alongside a proposed $73 billion reduction in nondefense expenditures. Key targets for cuts include environmental programs, with $15 billion in renewable energy grants and $4 billion in transportation funds for electric vehicle infrastructure. Additional recommendations include eliminating $1.6 billion in NOAA research programs and $642 million from international financial institutions. The proposal also seeks to end funding for fair housing initiatives and programs supporting minority-owned businesses, arriving late and lacking comprehensive data for lawmakers.

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