Trump is proposing big budget cuts — except for defense and the border

npr.orgPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

Trump is proposing $163 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending as part of his "skinny budget," targeting areas like foreign aid and climate funding while boosting defense and border security. Despite these significant reductions, many cuts are likely to face challenges in Congress, but the plan could set a precedent for future spending through initiatives like DOGE, which aims to streamline agency operations.