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Fiscal Year 2027
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Military.comworld12 days ago
House Panel Adds Right-to-Repair Provision to 2027 Defense Bill Draft
The House Armed Services Committee approved a bipartisan amendment Thursday that would require defense contractors to provide repair data and software for equipment purchased by the military. The measure is part of the drafting process for the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Au…
Newsweekscience4 days ago
Senate Hearing Debates $100k H-1B Fee as Most Applicants Pay for 15-Day Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Department of Homeland Security budget for fiscal year 2027. Senator Susan Collins questioned the fee's effect on healthcare staffing in underserved areas.
Semaforpolitics19 days ago
Navy Releases Shipbuilding Plan Nearly Identical to Draft Circulated Before Leadership Change
The acting Navy secretary released the administration's fiscal year 2027 shipbuilding plan last month. The published document matches most of a draft circulated by the prior secretary's office one day before the leadership transition.
Al Jazeerapolitics22 days ago
House Panel Advances Bill to Expand U.S.-Israel Joint Defense Research and Production
Section 224 of the House Armed Services Committee's fiscal year 2027 NDAA proposes an executive agent to coordinate joint research, production, and data integration between the two militaries.
Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
Army Reduces Helicopter Funding and Expands Drone Procurement in Fiscal 2027 Budget
Army leaders announced Wednesday that the fiscal year 2027 budget request cuts funding for Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters while increasing spending on drones and low-cost systems. The changes follow battlefield observations from Ukraine and the Middle East.
news.sky.compolitics31 days ago
H-1B Visa Applications Fall 38 Percent After Rule Changes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported a 38.5 percent drop in properly submitted H-1B applications for fiscal year 2027. The decline follows new wage requirements and higher application fees introduced by the Trump administration.
Fox Newspolitics32 days ago
U.S. military boosts drone budget after adversary reports
The Pentagon is requesting $55 billion for drone programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget. Reports indicate China and Russia are developing carrier drones that could extend attack ranges toward the Western Hemisphere.
ecns.cnpolitics39 days ago
US Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing on Nuclear Programs Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Senator Roger Wicker described an unprecedented Chinese buildup of missile silos, submarines and bombers during a hearing on atomic defense activities. The session occurred on May 14 2026 in Washington just before President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi…
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montrealgazette.compolitics39 days ago
NYC Mayor Removes Property Tax Increase From $124.7 Billion Budget
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released an executive budget for fiscal year 2027 that closes a $5.4 billion gap without raising property taxes on most owners. The plan relies on $4 billion in state support, a new tax on expensive second homes, and agency savings. Officials sa…
Fox Newspolitics39 days ago
Kash Patel and Sen. Van Hollen Trade Accusations at FBI Budget Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the FBI’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request on May 12, 2026. Van Hollen cited reports of Patel’s drinking; Patel denied the claims and accus…
The Guardianpolitics39 days ago
Kash Patel Denies Heavy Drinking Reports at FBI Budget Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel rejected claims of on-the-job drinking and absences reported by The Atlantic in mid-April 2026, calling them "unequivocally, categorically false" at a May 12, 2026, Senate hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for law enforcement agencies. Patel, who has…
New York Postbusiness40 days ago
Estimated Cost of US War in Iran Rises to $29 Billion
A senior Pentagon official told a House subcommittee Tuesday that the estimated cost of the war in Iran has increased to $29 billion from a previous $25 billion figure reported at the end of April. The update came during a hearing on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion budget request…
thehindu.comworld47 days ago
U.S. Navy and Air Force Developing Compact Variant of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile
The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force are collaborating on a compact version of the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile to enhance internal carriage on advanced aircraft. The Navy has requested $83.3 million for fiscal year 2027 to advance the project. The new variant aims to provide improved r…
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thehindu.comworld47 days ago
U.S. Navy Seeks $177.7 Million for At-Sea Rearming Demonstration on Montford Point Ship
The U.S. Navy's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request includes $177.7 million to fund a demonstration of at-sea reloading for vertical launch systems on the USNS Montford Point. This initiative aims to enhance rearming capabilities for cruisers and destroyers without returning to port.…
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naturalnews.comfinance48 days agoUpdated
US Senators Report Progress on Crypto Legislation; Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget
Senators Tim Scott and Cynthia Lummis highlighted advancements and urgency in passing crypto market structure legislation. Separately, President Donald Trump unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027. These developments underscore ongoing legislative and fiscal…
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usmagazine.compolitics50 days ago
Trump's FY 2027 Budget Proposes Eliminating Native Hawaiian Block Grant and Lending Funding
President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget, released in April 2026, seeks to eliminate a Native Hawaiian block grant program and slash funding for a Native lending program. Lawmakers including Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Ed Case described the moves as an escalation against Native H…
nypost.compolitics52 days agoUpdated
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends FY 2027 Budget in House Appropriations Hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his agency's proposed 52% budget cut for fiscal year 2027 during a congressional hearing, citing legal constraints on climate actions. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the proposal as abandoning environmental duties and suggested Zeldin drink wee…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics52 days ago
Trump Administration Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, a 44% Increase
The Trump administration submitted its Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget proposal on April 23, 2026, requesting a 44 percent increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. The proposal includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding and $350 billion via a separate reconciliation bill. All…
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IRS Workforce Declines 27% in 2025 Due to Funding Reductions and Efficiency Reforms
The IRS workforce declined from more than 102,000 in January 2025 to about 74,000 in December 2025, a 27% reduction. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano stated the agency will prioritize data-driven enforcement despite the cuts. President Donald Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request seeks…
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Trump Advances Iran Talks, Defends Budget, Signs Defense Startup Bill
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to most terms in ongoing negotiations, potentially signing a deal in Islamabad. Meanwhile, White House budget director Russell Vought defended the fiscal year 2027 budget amid a contentious House hearing, and Trump signed legisla…
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Pentagon Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 with Major Drone Funding Increase
The U.S. Department of Defense has proposed a $1.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2027, including significant investments in various military programs and some cuts. A key element is a proposed 243-fold increase in funding for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, from $225 mill…
japantimes.co.jpworld75 days ago
US Defense Spending Reaches $921 Billion in 2025 with $1.5 Trillion Proposed for 2027
The United States allocated $921 billion for defense in fiscal year 2025. A proposed budget of $1.5 trillion has been outlined for fiscal year 2027. These figures reflect ongoing increases in military expenditures amid national security priorities.
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citizen.co.zascience75 days ago
Trump's 2027 Budget Proposal Includes Measures to Increase US Drug Manufacturing
The Trump administration's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 contains provisions aimed at expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing within the United States. These measures seek to reduce reliance on foreign production and enhance domestic supply chains. The proposal outlines spe…
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Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)business52 days ago
Advocates Warn of Reduced College Access in Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal
The Institute for College Access & Success issued a statement on Monday highlighting potential cuts to federal programs supporting low-income and first-generation students in President Donald Trump's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.