Trump to Send 2026 Budget Proposal to Congress

US President Donald Trump intends to present his budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 to Congress on Friday, according to an announcement from a White House representative.

The annual budget request from the White House features economic projections alongside comprehensive proposals detailing the intended expenditure of each government agency for the fiscal year commencing on October 1.

However, the responsibility of formulating spending legislation rests with Congress, and the final version adopted by lawmakers typically deviates significantly from the White House’s initial request.

This release occurs as Republicans within the US Congress endeavor to reconcile internal disagreements concerning proposed reductions in federal spending, aimed at financing a substantial tax-cut bill with hopes of enactment by July 4.

They might also need to consider the increasing economic strain resulting from US tariff increases that are disrupting international commerce.

Trump described the tax-cut measure as “a big beautiful bill,” and stated this week his intention to propose a military budget exceeding $1 trillion, further asserting that tariffs imposed on numerous countries will contribute to revenue growth and counterbalance his tax reduction plans.

Trump also made his first judicial nomination since returning to the White House.

The proposed budget will also incorporate over $160 billion in reductions to environmental, renewable energy, educational, and foreign aid initiatives, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing administration sources.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump advocated for decreasing the scale of the federal government, and his administration, supported by Elon Musk, has closed multiple agencies and reduced the federal workforce by tens of thousands.

Some of these reductions are currently under legal dispute.

Trump will not be present in Washington during the budget plan’s release.

The Republican president concluded a week of celebrating his initial 100 days in office by delivering a speech to graduates at the University of Alabama on Thursday evening, before departing for West Palm Beach for the weekend.