President Trump said last week the Defense Department's budget in fiscal year 2020 will "probably be $700 billion," a potential cut of approximately 2.3 percent, though he said other departments will be asked to make 5 percent cuts. "We know what the new budget is for the Defense Department; it will probably be $700 billion," he said during an Oct. 17 televised cabinet meeting. "That's a very substantial number, but it's defense." Prior to his cabinet meeting statement about defense,...
