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Appropriators reject NASA budget proposal

Space

Congress Pushes Back on Deep NASA Cuts, Setting Up a Budget Fight Over Science and Exploration

Key Takeaways

Bipartisan appropriators criticized a proposed 23% cut to NASA’s budget.
Lawmakers warned the plan could cancel more than 50 science missions.
Congress may draft funding closer to the previous year’s enacted spending.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via spacenews.com

Pentagon’s F-35 Expansion Plan Depends Heavily on a Separate Funding Fight

Key Takeaways

The Pentagon wants 85 F-35s in fiscal 2027, up from 47 in fiscal 2026, but only 32 are funded in the base budget.
The remaining 53 aircraft depend on a separate reconciliation package that has not yet been introduced.
The request also includes funding to accelerate Block 4 upgrade kits and address readiness after the fleet’s roughly 50% mission-capable rate in fiscal 2024.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon formally requests name change to War Department, setting up fight with Dems - Breaking Defense

Military

Pentagon Pushes to Rename Itself the Department of War

Key Takeaways

The Pentagon has formally asked Congress to rename the Defense Department as the Department of War.
The department estimates about $51.5 million in FY2026 costs tied to the transition.
The move is likely to become a flashpoint in debate over the fiscal 2027 defense policy bill.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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House Republicans introduce bill to extend renewables tax credits

Energy

House GOP Bill Targets Renewable Tax Credit Deadlines

Key Takeaways

House Republicans introduced the American Energy Dominance Act.
The bill would remove accelerated deadlines placed on the 45Y and 48E tax credits.
The proposal reopens debate over the pace and predictability of federal renewable-energy support.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via utilitydive.com

House Science Committee Rebukes NASA Budget Plan as Lawmakers Question Deep Cuts

Key Takeaways

The proposed fiscal 2027 NASA budget would cut overall spending by 23%, with deeper reductions to science and aeronautics.
House Science Committee members from both parties criticized the request at an April 22 hearing.
Chair Brian Babin said the proposal would not support NASA’s assigned goals, while Zoe Lofgren blamed OMB for the cuts.
Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the plan by citing major overruns and arguing NASA can operate more efficiently.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via spacenews.com

House FISA Deal Leaves Core Warrantless Search Power Intact

Key Takeaways

House leaders released a negotiated bill to extend Section 702 by three years.
The proposal adds oversight provisions but leaves the FBI’s core warrantless search authority intact.
The debate has intensified after years of misuse concerns and a federal court ruling last year.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via wired.com

Section 702 Deadline Reopens the Fight Over Warrantless Surveillance in the US

Key Takeaways

Section 702 is due to expire on April 20, with Congress split over reauthorization versus reform.
A bipartisan reform bill would limit backdoor searches and bar agencies from buying Americans’ data from brokers.
The House approved a short extension to April 30 while the Senate weighs next steps.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via techcrunch.com

Air Guard Presses Congress for a Steeper Fighter Buying Plan

Key Takeaways

Guard leaders want Congress to support buying 72 to 100 fighters each year.
Their stated minimum is 48 F-35As and 24 F-15EXs annually.
The push reflects concern over aging fleets and recent low procurement levels.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com

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For acquisition reform to succeed, the Pentagon needs civilian agency budget flexibilities - Breaking Defense

Military

Acquisition reform needs budget freedom if the Pentagon wants to move at commercial speed

Key Takeaways

The analysis says acquisition reform will fail without budget flexibility.
It argues the Pentagon should gain authorities similar to those used by civilian agencies.
Program leaders need the ability to shift funding toward successful efforts during execution.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Innovation

Congress Moves to Stop Public Officials From Trading on Inside Knowledge in Prediction Markets

Key Takeaways

A bipartisan Senate proposal would ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information.
Covered individuals would include lawmakers, the president, staffers, and agency employees.
Supporters say the issue is both an ethics risk and an operational-security risk.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via futurism.com

White House sets April 3 delivery date for FY27 budget request as defense funding questions mount

Key Takeaways

The White House says it will send the FY27 budget request to Congress on April 3.
A proposed $1.5 trillion defense figure remains unclear in structure, with questions about base funding, supplementals, and reconciliation.
Officials have discussed a possible $200 billion supplemental tied to Iran operations and munition replenishment.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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A Palantir cofounder is backing a group attacking Alex Bores over his work with . . . Palantir

Innovation

Palantir Cofounder Funds Attack Ads Against Former Employee Running for Congress on AI Regulation Platform

Key Takeaways

Pro-AI Super PAC funded by Palantir cofounder runs ads against former employee
Real target is candidate's AI safety legislation record, insiders say
Campaign exposes internal Palantir tensions over ICE contracts

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via fastcompany.com