President Donald Trump proposes a nearly 65% increase in homeland security spending, including $1.3 billion more for border security

President Donald Trump’s new budget proposal seeks to cut $163 billion from federal spending in 2026, slashing education, housing and medical research. 

Homeland security funding would rise nearly 65%, with $1.3 billion added for border security, deportations, and hiring more Customs agents. Non-defense discretionary spending would drop 23%, the lowest since 2017. 

The CDC and NIH budgets face over 40% cuts, while the IRS would lose $2.49 billion. HUD funding would be halved. 

Defense spending would rise 13%, though some Republicans say inflation will still erode military readiness.

Critics say the plan hurts low-income Americans, while the administration says it prioritizes military and border needs. Congress will now begin negotiations, which may reshape the final budget.