fiscal 2027 budget

Delaware lawmakers added $87.4 million to the state's FY2027 budget, exceeding Governor Matt Meyer’s 5% spending growth cap. The Joint Finance Committee increased total spending to $7 billion and one-time supplemental spending to $146.2 million, supported by projected additional revenue from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council. The budget did not draw from the state’s rainy day or stabilization funds.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee about President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and Treasury Department priorities. The hearing follows Bessent’s Senate testimony and occurs amid rising concerns over affordability, inflation, and the ongoing Iran war.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on the fiscal 2027 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House has requested $63 billion in budget authority for DHS in 2027, a $2.2 billion decrease from 2026 enacted levels.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying before the House Foreign Relations Committee on the State Department's fiscal 2027 budget and the ongoing conflict with Iran. He previously faced criticism from Democrats during back-to-back hearings.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the Treasury Department, which seeks $11.5 billion in funding—a 12 percent decrease from 2026. The hearing occurs amid rising affordability concerns.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to suspend international flights to cities governed by Democrats, claiming it aligns with Congress's mandate, while Democratic senators criticized the proposal as illegal and economically damaging. The Senate panel questioned Mullin's refusal to confirm compliance with court orders, with lawmakers warning the policy could destabilize airspace and harm both blue and red states.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. US-Iran negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request, which includes a $5.6 billion reduction from the 2026 enacted level. The proposed $18.8 billion budget aims to support NASA’s return to the moon.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to face Senate HELP committee questioning over President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget requests and the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. The hearing, led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, will focus on proposed changes to health policies, including vaccine initiatives.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee panel on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling against Trump’s emergency import tariffs. The court struck down most of the tariffs in February, challenging the president’s argument that they would boost investment.

The U.S. Navy's warship fleet declined from 597 ships in 1987 to 293 by October 1, 2025, but the fiscal 2026 budget plan for 19 new ships and the 2027 budget for 18 additional ships signal a reversal of this trend.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request and Trump administration health policy. The Trump administration seeks additional funding for its 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda and proposes eliminating 'bloated, woke, and inefficient programs.'

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget, which includes a $10 million boost for trade enforcement under the 'America First' agenda. The testimony follows recent tariff-related challenges.

DHS officials will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on the fiscal 2027 budget during a 9-week partial government shutdown. The budget request includes increased funding for Trump’s immigration enforcement measures.

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request. The hearing occurs amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

CISA has canceled summer internships for the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program due to funding issues at the Department of Homeland Security. The program, managed by the NSF and OPM, provides cybersecurity and AI scholarships in exchange for federal service, but participants face disruptions amid budget cuts and hiring freezes. OPM plans to address the backlog with a deferment after the government shutdown resolves.