Trump Announces New Round Of Cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold return to fiscal sanity and national strength, President Donald J. Trump has released his 2026 federal budget proposal, prioritizing border security, military readiness, and taxpayer relief—while slashing wasteful spending across bloated bureaucracies.

Deep Cuts to Washington Bureaucracy, Real Relief for Taxpayers

In a letter to Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), OMB Director Russell Vought confirmed the president’s plan slashes non-defense discretionary spending by 22.6%—a dramatic $163 billion reduction aimed at ending Washington’s addiction to overspending.

🚫 Nearly $18 billion cut from the National Institutes of Health
🚫 Over $15 billion slashed from the Department of Energy, reversing Biden-era “green” subsidies
🚫 $27 billion trimmed from HUD, replacing one-size-fits-all programs with state-controlled housing block grants

“This is about restoring power to the people—not bureaucrats,” said Vought. “President Trump is keeping his promise to rein in Washington and put America first.”

Trump Budget Boosts Defense and Border Security

The Department of Homeland Security would see a historic $175 billion investment—a 65% increase—focusing on:

• Hiring more ICE agents
• Resuming full border wall construction
• Upgrading Coast Guard operations to block illegal crossings

Meanwhile, the U.S. military receives a 13% increase, with the defense budget crossing $1 trillion. Trump’s plan calls for modernizing missile defense systems, border support logistics, and expanding unmanned capabilities.

A Budget That Honors Seniors, Veterans, and the Rule of Law

Unlike past administrations, Trump’s budget protects Medicare, Social Security, and veterans’ programs, while eliminating wasteful pet projects:

❌ Job Corps
❌ Community Development Block Grants
❌ Controversial Sexual Risk Avoidance grants
❌ Foreign aid giveaways
❌ Preschool development grants

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) praised the plan, saying it “ensures every taxpayer dollar goes toward serving the American people—not Washington elites.”

Education and Housing Reform: Power to the States

The president’s vision includes dismantling the Department of Education and replacing federal mandates with state-driven solutions. Housing programs would be block-granted, giving states control over how best to serve local families.

“This budget strengthens federalism and local control,” said Vought. “We’re trusting communities—not bureaucrats—to know what’s best for their people.”

Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ and the Road Ahead

Much of the budget’s substance will be included in the upcoming reconciliation bill, which House Republicans are calling the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping legislative package that will carry forward President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-border, pro-American agenda.

While the budget doesn’t yet include full deficit projections or revenue plans, Vought assured more details are coming soon.

Fiscal Watchdogs Respond

Maya MacGuineas, head of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said she was encouraged by the spending reductions but called for a full long-term plan.

Still, the message is clear: President Trump’s 2026 budget signals a new era of fiscal discipline, national security, and America-first priorities.