In his first full budget proposal since returning to the White House, President Donald J. Trump has laid out a sweeping $1.7 trillion spending blueprint that slashes domestic programs to levels not seen since the 1960s, while prioritizing military strength, border security, and a sharply reduced federal footprint.
Among the most striking features of the 2026 fiscal plan is a $163 billion reduction in discretionary spending, targeting a vast array of federal agencies, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) — the last of which is slated for complete elimination.
