The president’s proposal, expected to be released on Friday, does not affect defense, Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is planning to unveil on Friday a budget blueprint that calls for slashing federal spending on key nondefense programs by $163 billion, targeting renewable energy, education, and foreign aid, according to a White House official.
The plan, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, calls for a 22.6 percent reduction in nondefense discretionary spending from fiscal year 2025 levels, bringing the total down to $557 billion. The proposal does not affect defense, Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security but would significantly reduce funding to agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Energy Department, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The White House’s “skinny budget,” expected Friday at 11 a.m. EDT, outlines proposed spending for fiscal year 2026, which begins on Oct. 1. While largely symbolic, it offers a clear view of the president’s political and fiscal priorities.
This is a developing story that will be updated.