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Congress Ends Shutdown, Allocates Billions for Military Projects

11/18/2025

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The U.S. Congress passed funding bills last week, ending the longest government shutdown in history.
The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 allocates nearly $400 million to the E-7 Wedgetail program, despite Pentagon cancellation plans.
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides nearly $600 million for B-21 Raider projects at Ellsworth and Whiteman Air Force Bases.
The Air Force's construction spending totals around $4 billion, supporting various infrastructure projects, including F-35 facilities.

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Story summary

The U.S. Congress passed funding bills last week, ending the longest government shutdown in history.
The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 allocates nearly $400 million to the E-7 Wedgetail program, despite Pentagon cancellation plans.
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides nearly $600 million for B-21 Raider projects at Ellsworth and Whiteman Air Force Bases.
The Air Force's construction spending totals around $4 billion, supporting various infrastructure projects, including F-35 facilities.