Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration
Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration
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Summary
- Primary development: Massive budget cuts for US science proposed again by Trump administration
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Update at 15:45 UTC on 2026-04-03
BBC World reported The president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
Sources: BBC World
Update at 19:34 UTC on 2026-04-03
France 24 reported Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027, asking Congress to increase defence spending by over 40%.
Sources: France 24
Update at 19:58 UTC on 2026-04-03
DW News reported The US budget proposals come as Washington faces rising costs from the Iran war and seeks to rebuild weapons stockpiles.
Sources: DW News
Update at 21:39 UTC on 2026-04-03
Le Monde reported The United States faces mounting costs from its war with Iran and expanding global security commitments.
Sources: Le Monde
Update at 22:40 UTC on 2026-04-03
AP News reported In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.
Sources: AP News