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Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending

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FILE - Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the rescissions package on Capitol Hill, June 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file)
The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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FILE - Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the rescissions package on Capitol Hill, June 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file)