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White House initiates shutdown process as Congress hopes to keep duration minimal
Impacted employees will soon receive furlough notices, though they could still avoid missing any time.
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Shutdown deal struck after failed Senate vote
Senate Democrats and the White House reached an agreement late Thursday to fund most departments and agencies through Sept. 30 after a previous funding bill was blocked.
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Nominee to lead NSA backs controversial spying law
Lt. Gen. Josh Rudd also promised to prioritize NSA efforts to protect U.S. elections.
Science & Tech
US military used new 'non-kinetic' cell to guide cyber ops during Maduro capture
The unit is part of a broader push to better integrate cyber, EW, and other non-destructive effects into missions, leaders told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Business
Northrop CEO: deal to accelerate B-21 production could arrive in months
Last year’s government shutdown delayed negotiations between the company and service. Another is looming.
Policy
Sen. Kelly’s lawyers say Pentagon is attempting to violate his constitutional rights
In a court filing, they say that DOJ erred in asserting that retired military officers can be punished for speaking out against DOD policies.
Policy
Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis
Senate Democrats want new limits on federal agents in a compromise bill to fund the Defense Department before Friday's deadline.
Business
Navy shipbuilding stands to get $27 billion in funding in 2026
Compromise spending bill reflects a $6.5 billion increase over the president’s budget request for shipbuilding—and corrects One Big Beautiful Bill accounting miscalculations.
Policy
Where’s all that Golden Dome money going? Lawmakers want to know
Appropriations bill would give Pentagon two months to detail its spending on the sprawling missile-defense program.
Policy
Navy’s future fighter jet program revived in new funding bills
Appropriators bucked plans by the Navy, Pentagon, and the White House to freeze F/A-XX.
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