The largely symbolic budget blueprint sent to Congress also calls for boosting spending on Trump's other priorities, like border security an
The largely symbolic budget blueprint sent to Congress also calls for boosting spending on Trump's other priorities, like border security and a "MAHA" initiative on healthy living.
May 2, 2025, 8:48 AM MST / Updated May 2, 2025, 7:14 PM MST
By Sahil Kapur
President Donald Trump released a budget proposal Friday calling for a mix of cuts to domestic programs involving public health, education and clean energy, while seeking to increase spending on the military when factoring in a one-time boost.
The 40-page request was addressed to congressional leaders and accompanied by a letter from Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought addressed to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.



















