President Trump Proposes 10% Budget Cuts for Civilian Agencies in 2027
President Trump has proposed a $2.2 trillion budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes a 10% reduction in funding for non-defense agencies, amounting to $73 billion in cuts. This proposal is less severe than the 22% cuts suggested in the previous year's budget, which Congress largely ignored. Despite the reductions, the budget includes significant increases in defense spending, which would rise by 44% to $1.5 trillion. Other agencies, such as the Justice Department, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, would see budget increases to support law enforcement, health records modernization, and infrastructure improvements, respectively. The budget also aims to eliminate 11 federal programs deemed unnecessary by the administration, including those related to education, housing, and environmental justice. 
