The biggest takeaways from Trump’s cut-filled FY26 budget
President Trump has unveiled a $1.7 trillion discretionary budget proposal for fiscal 2026 that would increase defense spending by 13% while slashing most other federal agency budgets by an average of 35%. The plan spares a few departments—like Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security—but dramatically cuts funding to the EPA, Education, NIH, and NSF, among others. The administration also hinted it may withhold appropriated funds if Congress rejects the cuts, a controversial move already triggering legal challenges. A full budget proposal is expected in the coming weeks. Eric Katz with Government Executive has in-depth coverage.
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