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Senate passes stopgap funding bill - Breaking Defense

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Senate advances stopgap bill to avoid an October shutdown

Key Takeaways

The Senate passed a CR by a 90-6-1 vote.
The measure would fund agencies through Dec. 11 at fiscal 2026 levels.
Congress still must reconcile the Senate and House versions before Oct. 1.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 9, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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US Navy could run out of money by July, top officer warns

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Navy Warns It Could Have to Cut Training and Operations by July Without More Funding

Key Takeaways

The Navy’s top officer said the service needs more cash within two months to avoid disruptions.
Adm. Daryl Caudle said training, operations, and certification events could be affected in July.
The additional money would need to come from a supplemental request the administration has not yet sent to Congress.

DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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CYBERCOM requests 2,660 percent increase in AI for cyber operations - Breaking Defense

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US Cyber Command Seeks Sharp AI Spending Increase for Cyber Operations

Key Takeaways

US Cyber Command is requesting $138 million for AI for cyber operations in FY27, up from $5 million in FY26.
The command says AI is needed to process large data volumes, detect malicious activity, and respond faster than humans alone can.
The budget request targets measurable improvements across ISR, offensive cyber, defensive cyber, and foundational activities.

DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Appropriators reject NASA budget proposal

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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 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 Science Committee pans NASA budget request

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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

After Artemis 2, the Real Question Is Whether NASA Can Afford Its Ambitions

Key Takeaways

The commentary says Artemis 2 has been successfully completed.
It highlights a proposed 25 percent cut to NASA and nearly 50 percent cut to NASA science.
The argument is that human exploration needs steady funding to support science, inspiration and international standing.

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

DOE budget plan would shift energy spending toward defense and away from civilian programs

Key Takeaways

DOE wants to raise total discretionary spending to $53.9 billion while cutting non-defense programs
Defense-related spending would increase as civilian energy programs face pressure
The Office of Electricity would be cut 22% under the proposal
Congress may rewrite major portions of the plan before anything becomes law

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via utilitydive.com

Trump Budget Plan Targets Deep Cut to CISA, the US Cybersecurity Agency

Key Takeaways

The administration proposes at least $707 million in cuts to CISA for 2027.
Officials say the agency should refocus on federal networks and critical infrastructure.
Lawmakers and experts warn CISA is already weakened by earlier staffing and budget losses.

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

Trump’s 2027 Budget Request Puts NIH Funding Back at the Center of the Fight

Key Takeaways

The budget request proposes a 12% cut to federal health agencies.
The NIH would face a reported $5 billion reduction.
The proposal would shrink NIH institutes and centers from 27 to 22.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via statnews.com