Senator Tim Kaine plans to force a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to use military force in Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution faces an uphill battle for passage through the GOP-led Congress, but Kaine hopes it will put pressure on the White House to change its behavior or yield more information about the attacks to the public.
US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that Congress must approve an additional $19-20 billion beyond the $12.5 billion already allocated in 2025 to begin a comprehensive overhaul of the national air traffic control system. Speaking at Newark Liberty International Airport ahead of peak holiday travel, Duffy emphasized that modernization cannot commence without full congressional funding.
The president recently announced his desire for a $1.5 trillion defense budget in fiscal year 2027, which would represent a substantial increase of $600 billion over current figures. Congress should work with the White House to develop and pass another budget reconciliation bill with defense spending in 2026.
Congress has unveiled a $839 billion bipartisan defense spending package for fiscal 2026, Breaking Defense reports. The proposal includes funding for Army helicopter training programs and satellite upgrades, as well as other initiatives.
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
Congress has released the compromise National Defense Authorization Act with an $8 billion increase above the Pentagon's budget request. The legislation includes full funding for the Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program, $26 billion for shipbuilding, and $38 billion for aircraft procurement.
As the US midterm elections approach, concerns about congressional turmoil and defense spending uncertainty are growing. With Democrats poised to gain control of the House, the Trump administration's ability to enact its agenda without opposition is uncertain.
The House has approved a $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill, paving the way for final passage through the Senate next week. The compromise bill includes $8.
A senior Army official warned companies to avoid criticizing the service's 'clean sheet' approach to Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) when interacting with Congress. The initiative aims to modernize the Army's command and control systems, and the official emphasized the importance of transparency and consistency in its communications with lawmakers.