President Donald Trump will release his “skinny” budget request for the 2026 fiscal year tomorrow, according to a person familiar with the planning.
The request will allow lawmakers to formally begin work on fiscal 2026 appropriation bills and offer a first glimpse into the Trump administration’s funding priorities. The proposal will be a narrowed down version of a fuller, comprehensive request the Office of Management and Budget is crafting to be released sometime in the future.
OMB director Russell Vought was scheduled to meet with House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and subcommittee chairs — referred to as cardinals — ...