The White House is set to reveal President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget, a comprehensive plan expected to propose significant reductions in federal programs, shaping the upcoming fiscal year debates. Led by Russell Vought, the Office of Management and Budget will release an initial overview of the budget, with more details to follow. With the nation’s federal budget exceeding $7 trillion and deficits nearing $2 trillion annually, the budget reflects the administration’s efforts to address the mounting debt, including cuts to government spending and potential new revenue sources like Trump’s tariffs program.

Democrats are poised to criticize the budget as evidence of the administration’s intent to dismantle vital government programs. Meanwhile, Congress is immersed in crafting a legislative package encompassing tax breaks, spending cuts, and increased funding for mass deportation efforts, which carries the weight of law unlike the budget. House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass this “big, beautiful bill” by Memorial Day, though disagreements among Republicans persist.

Ultimately, Congress holds the power to determine spending plans and authorize federal programs through the appropriations process. Vought is expected to advocate for the administration’s funding requests on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility. With Vought spearheading efforts to cut funding for entities like the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the budget proposal underscores the administration’s push for financial restraint and potential legislative rollbacks.