Former President Trump is set to deliver his budget request to Congress on April 3, which will include a significant increase in defense spending. The White House, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is preparing for the fiscal year 2027 budget submission, focusing on priorities such as U.S. national security and environmental expenditures. Key questions are being raised regarding the details of the budget, including measures related to Iran and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has also identified its top priorities as work on the FY27 budget commences.