Trump eyes jump in military spending

US Leader slashes big chunks from domestic programs and foreign aid

WASHINGTON - On the eve of his first congressional address on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump offered a taste of his upcoming budget, announcing he would ask Congress for a nearly 10 percent rise in military spending and a large cut in foreign aid.

Previewing measures designed to back up campaign promises with dollars and cents, Trump promised a fiscal plan focused on "public safety and national security".