The White House Office of Management and Budget released its 2027 budget proposal on Friday, which would raise U.S. defense spending to 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars while reducing funding for domestic programs.
The budget plan "builds on the president's vision by continuing to constrain non-defense spending and reform the federal government," according to a document published on the White House website.
At a White House event on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the defense spending as a priority, noting that domestic responsibilities such as health care should be shifted to the states.
"We're fighting wars. We can't take care of day care. You got to let a state take care of day care, and they should pay for it, too," Trump said.
Aside from cuts to health programs, the White House budget proposal also includes cuts to refugee resettlement aid, renewable energy projects, university grants and housing programs, among others.
The president's annual budget is often seen as a reflection of the administration's priorities, though Congress ultimately holds the authority over federal spending.
The release of the White House 2027 budget proposal came as Congress remains deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats pushing for immigration enforcement reforms that Republicans refuse to accept. This led to a partial government shutdown that has stretched on for nearly seven weeks.
White House seeks 1.5 trillion USD in defense spending in 2027 budget proposal
A remote town in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has transformed its picturesque landscape and distinctive agricultural products into engines for economic growth through integrated development of agriculture and tourism.
Nestled at an altitude of 3,000 meters, Niwu Town in Nagqu City is renowned for its breathtaking spring scenery, with 12,000 wild peach trees blossoming along a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River at the foot of towering snow-capped mountains.
Building on its natural resources, Niwu began hosting a peach blossom festival in 2015. This year's 11th edition runs from April 1 to 3, and features a specialty product market, traditional sports competitions and artistic performances.
The town's unique delicacies include high-nutrition yak meat, which has been granted a national Geographical Indication product, and handmade yogurt surprisingly served with chili sauce.
Abundant precipitation and sufficient oxygen have fostered lush wild bamboo forests in Niwu, enabling local residents to preserve the traditional bamboo weaving culture and the craft of making farming tools.
Centering on the core ecological competitiveness of peach grove on snow-covered plateau, Niwu has been steadily promoting the integration of agriculture and tourism, using the peach blossom festival to drive the growth of related industries in flower-viewing tourism.
In 2026, the town has received 11,700 tourists and generated over 1.8 million yuan (about 261,527 U.S. dollars) in tourism revenue.
Peach blossoms in Xizang town boost agriculture, tourism
