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President Donald Trump proposed a massive $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget increase for fiscal 2027, while Congress is considering boosting total base spending to $1.15 trillion. Defense data shows that Texas, California, and Virginia have consistently reaped the most federal funding over the last four fiscal years. The article notes that Matt Borron emphasized that increased funding must prioritize infrastructure maintenance in these communities.

Donald Trump proposed a massive $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget for fiscal 2027, while Congress considers boosting total base spending to $1.15 trillion via versions of the National Defense Authorization Act. Analysis of federal defense data shows that Texas, California, and Virginia have consistently been the three states receiving the most federal funding from defense spending.