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Trump proposes $163 billion in cuts across government in new budget

Issuing his first budget proposal since returning to office, Trump sketched out a dim view of Washington.

(Pete Marovich | The New York Times) President Donald Trump speaks during a National Day of Prayer event in White House rose garden on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Trump unveiled his proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year on May 2, asking Congress for about $163 billion in cuts to key federal education, health, housing and labor programs while still seeking to boost spending on defense.

(Pete Marovich | The New York Times) President Donald Trump speaks during a National Day of Prayer event in White House rose garden on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Trump unveiled his proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year on May 2, asking Congress for about $163 billion in cuts to key federal education, health, housing and labor programs while still seeking to boost spending on defense.