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The HillCollins and McConnell Tell Air Force No Third Reconciliation Bill Is Likely, Despite Administration Request
The Senate Appropriations Committee chair and the Defense Subcommittee chair agreed during a Tuesday hearing that Congress is unlikely to pass another reconciliation bill for Air Force funding.
citizen.co.zaJapan to Move Most One-Year Spending Into Initial Budget, Citing Postwar-Scale Reform
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is overhauling its budget process to reduce reliance on supplementary packages, calling the effort the largest reform since World War II.
nbcnews.comSenate Passes $70B Border Enforcement Bill
The measure funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump’s term and includes an $8 billion IRS settlement fund. It now moves to the House.
rte.ieIsraeli Government Approves Over One Billion Shekels for Military Tribunals
The government approved a budget exceeding one billion new shekels on Tuesday for military tribunals. The funds target individuals accused of participating in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
foxnews.comSenate Begins Vote-a-Rama on DHS Immigration Funding and DOJ Compensation Fund
Republicans will use budget reconciliation to advance funding for Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies after earlier delays tied to a proposed Justice Department fund.
Defense NewsPentagon Seeks $452M for Directed-Energy Weapons for Golden Dome Despite History of Program Cancellations
Undersecretary Emil Michael told lawmakers the science of laser weapons is largely complete and the focus has shifted to engineering challenges. The Pentagon plans a directed energy demonstration in summer 2028.
Washington ExaminerSecretary of State to testify on budget and Iran ceasefire
The secretary of state will appear before two congressional panels on Tuesday to discuss the State Department budget and related foreign policy matters.
ksl.comSenate Democrats Seek to Block Use of $2 Billion DOJ Settlement Fund for January 6 Defendants
Senate Democrats plan amendments to eliminate a nearly $2 billion Department of Justice fund created as part of an IRS settlement. Senate Republicans have also raised objections during closed-door meetings over oversight and eligibility concerns.
Fox NewsCongress Faces Multiple Deadlines as Budget Talks Stall
Lawmakers returned to Washington facing a June 12 deadline to reauthorize a surveillance law and other unfinished measures after budget reconciliation stalled over a proposed Department of Justice fund.
thehindu.comCongress Drafts Funds for Containerized Navy HELIOS Laser
An early House draft of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act adds $7.5 million for containerized laser directed-energy weapons. The measure targets the existing 60-kilowatt HELIOS system and a separate Maritime High Energy Laser Weapon System.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian government tax changes prompt debate over capital gains and small business rules
The government introduced budget measures that alter capital gains tax treatment and address housing costs. Reporting shows mixed early polling results and criticism from the technology sector. Officials have signaled possible adjustments to the proposals.
New York PostNYC Schools Budget Hits $43 Billion as Enrollment Falls
New York City allocates $43 billion annually to public schools despite a decline of 157,900 students over the past decade. Spending per student stands at $44,000 while test scores remain flat.
The HillTrump Nominates Jay Hurst as Pentagon Comptroller
President Trump has formally nominated Jay Hurst to serve as the full-time Pentagon comptroller. Hurst has held the role in an acting capacity since August 2025 and oversaw the $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal 2027.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFrench Officials Rule Out Tax Increases and Broad Fuel Tax Cuts in 2027 Budget
French officials stated there will be no proposed tax increases in the 2027 budget plan. They also said the government is against broad fuel tax cuts.
ForbesTrump Urges Senate Republicans to Fire Parliamentarian Over Ballroom Funding Dispute
President Trump criticized Senate Republicans for not removing parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that $1 billion for a White House ballroom project requires 60 votes. The dispute centers on including the funding in a filibuster-proof immigration enforcement pac…
msnbc.comSenate Parliamentarian Strikes Provisions From Immigration Bill
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that several sections of a Republican-led immigration enforcement package violate the Byrd Rule. Officials are now considering revisions to the $72 billion spending plan.
Washington ExaminerSenate Budget Committee Advances Bill to Fund Immigration Enforcement
The Senate Budget Committee voted along party lines to advance a reconciliation bill funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The measure addresses agencies excluded from earlier budget talks tied to ending the most recent government shutdown…
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Prime Minister Promotes Budget Reforms in Adelaide
The prime minister is visiting Adelaide to promote reforms included in this year's budget. The trip is part of ongoing efforts to highlight the measures.
nbcnews.comGOP lawmakers debate third budget reconciliation bill
GOP lawmakers are discussing a possible third budget reconciliation bill. Conservatives are urging passage of the measure. The discussion comes amid ongoing legislative activity.
The GuardianAustralian Submarine Agency Budget Rises to $512 Million
The Australian Submarine Agency will receive $512 million in resourcing next financial year, up from $385 million, with staffing increasing from 883 to 1,209 positions. This year's budget has lifted the agency's four-year forecast to more than $2.13 billion, a $431 million increa…
SemaforHouse Passes Immigration Enforcement Bill With East Wing Security Funding
Republicans introduced a party-line immigration enforcement bill on May 6, 2026, that allocates $1 billion for security upgrades at President Donald Trump’s East Wing project. The project has an estimated cost of $400 million and includes a ballroom that Trump has said would be f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAustralian Lawmaker Proposes 25% Tax on Gas Exports in Upcoming Budget
A Labor MP suggested imposing a 25% tax on gas exports to address concerns over energy companies' deals. The proposal aims to improve domestic gas availability amid reports of potential shortages. The statement was made during a morning interview.