Live Live Updates: Biden’s Budget Includes $1.52 Trillion in Federal Spending The proposed money would significantly bolster education, health research and fighting climate change. Biden proposes $1.52 trillion in spending as the White House releases fragments of his first budget. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a White House appearance on Thursday. Congress, which is responsible for approving government spending, is under no requirement to adhere to White House requests. It is not clear that the commission established by Mr. Biden will by itself clarify his position.

Source: International New York Times April 09, 2021 12:43 UTC