Trump FY 2026: Deep cuts, flat defense, and government shakeup

The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 budget outlines a broad effort to reshape federal priorities and operations.

Key proposals include reducing the federal workforce, keeping defense spending flat, cutting funding for foreign aid and public media, and launching a reform initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency. The plan also proposes changes to federal employee benefits, including ending health coverage for transgender workers.

These proposals reflect a significant reorganization of government spending and policy direction.