House Budget Vote Sets Up Senate Fight Over Iran War Spending
The House approved a budget framework for possible Iran war, farm and election spending, but the July 22 vote did not provide funds or enact policy.
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House passes December funding extension; Senate holds next shutdown decision
The House passed H.R. 9770, a proposed extension through December 4, but the Senate has not advanced it before the September 30 funding deadline.
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CBO: US deficit hit $1.4T in first nine months of FY2026 as net interest rises
CBO says the FY2026 deficit reached $1.4T in nine months, widening as outlays outpaced revenues—and net interest rose $98B, adding future pressure.
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House passes FY2027 defense bill to codify “Department of War”—what changes, what’s next
On July 22, 2026, the House passed H.R. 8800 by 216–212, adding a statutory “Department of War” name restoration. Here’s what changes and what Senate must decide next.
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House passes H.R. 9770 stopgap through Dec. 4—what changes next
United States Breaking National Politics – House passed H.R. 9770 on July 21, funding agencies through Dec. 4. The Senate could rewrite it, including grant provisions.
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Appropriators question Supreme Court FY 2027 budget on security, IT and staffing
House Appropriations’ July 14 hearing—and a parallel Senate panel—pressed the Supreme Court’s FY 2027 budget on threats, cybersecurity, and staffing tradeoffs.
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House Appropriations clean CR would fund through Dec. 4, 2026—what changes
United States Congress and Budget Watch—House Appropriations plans a “clean” CR to fund government through Dec. 4, 2026 and reshape the FY27 calendar.
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House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 for FY 2027: election rules and Iran-war aid
House Budget Committee passed FY 2027 budget resolution for ‘Reconciliation 3.0,’ framed around a $95B Iran-war supplemental and SAVE-style voting rules.
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Shutdown risk rises in Congress’s budget fight as lawmakers weigh a short-term fix
New reporting and a July 13 Senate Democrats letter warn a short-term CR debate may still leave disruption risks near Sept. 30.
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Supreme Court justices tell Congress security threats are rising as they seek more funding
Barrett and Kagan urged House appropriators on July 14 to back the Supreme Court’s FY 2027 security request, including a $14.6M protective-services expansion.
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House Appropriations advances FY 2027 Defense bill toward full vote at $1.072T
United States Congress and Budget Watch – The House Appropriations Committee advanced its FY 2027 Defense bill, setting up a topline dispute over domestic cuts.
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House clears 12 FY2027 bills, but shutdown risk is still alive
The House Appropriations Committee says it moved all 12 FY2027 bills through committee on June 25. But the September 30 deadline and Senate pace still matter.
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GAO warns U.S. fiscal health is deteriorating—urges Congress and the White House to act
A new June 11, 2026 GAO report warns U.S. debt is outpacing the economy, with net interest projected to reach nearly 10% of GDP by 2056.
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Congress clears immigration funding, shifting budget fight
A new law funds DHS immigration enforcement through FY2029, but the FY2027 DHS bill and other spending fights still affect federal services.
