‘Paradigm shift:’ How Trump’s budget request will keep everyone guessing - Politico

President Trump submitted a budget request designed to reshape federal spending priorities in ways that defy traditional political categorization. The proposal reflects Trump's policy agenda across defense, immigration enforcement, and other administration priorities, while potentially affecting entitlement programs and domestic agencies. Budget requests from the White House typically signal where an administration intends to focus resources and set the tone for congressional negotiations over federal spending. Congress ultimately controls the purse strings and will determine which elements of the request become law through the appropriations process. The characterization as a "paradigm shift" suggests the budget represents a significant departure from conventional budget-making approaches under previous administrations.