WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump’s upcoming budget will propose a whopping $54 billion increase in defence spending and impose corresponding cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid. White House budget officials outlined the information during a telephone call with reporters given on condition of anonymity. Trump’s budget, once finalized and sent to Congress in mid-March, is sure to set off a huge Washington battle. Trump’s budget also won’t make significant changes to Social Security or Medicare, according to an administration official. By increasing defence and leaving Medicare and Social Security untouched, the Trump final budget plan is sure to project sizeable deficits.

Source: National Post February 27, 2017 18:00 UTC