On June 2, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order designed to bolster U.S. cybersecurity through AI-enabled defenses and a voluntary collaboration framework between federal agencies and private AI developers. The Order also directs the Attorney General to prioritize prosecution of AI-assisted cyber offenses under existing federal law.
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The U.S. Army’s FY2027 budget request of approximately $252.8 billion combines discretionary and proposed mandatory funding to advance investments in personnel growth, next-generation platforms, munitions capacity, and readiness. Stakeholders my wish to monitor congressional deliberations, as final funding levels and program details remain subject to change.
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The White House’s FY2027 budget request proposes a historic $1.5 trillion in defense spending, a $445 billion increase over FY2026, spanning priorities from missile defense to autonomous systems while combining traditional appropriations with $350 billion in mandatory reconciliation funding.
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In 2026, the Trump administration and Congress have placed a significant emphasis on expanding access to homeownership for individuals and families, with a particular focus on limiting the role of large institutional investors in the single-family housing market.
On Feb. 12, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 3639, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act. This bipartisan bill aims to modernize and accelerate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s satellite licensing processes.
On Dec. 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” that seeks to establish federal supremacy over state AI regulation.
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On Oct. 9, the U.S. Senate passed the BIOSECURE Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.
On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to boost U.S. mining and processing of critical minerals. It directs federal agencies to prioritize and fast-track permits for such projects, invoking the Defense Production Act and other measures to enhance domestic mineral production.
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When the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate return Sept. 9 for the final “sprint” of the legislative session, Congress will have only three weeks in September, break for elections
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