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Congress Unveils $838.7B Defense Bill Amid Shutdown Threat

1/21/2026

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On January 20, 2026, Congress released a 2026 defense spending bill totaling $838.7 billion, $8.4 billion above the request.
The bill allocates $26 billion for the U.S. Space Force, approaching $40 billion with prior funding.
The bill restores Navy F/A-XX funding and increases the Air Force F-47 budget to $3 billion.
It adds over 30,000 troops and must pass by January 30 to avert a shutdown amid ICE funding concerns.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2026, Congress released a 2026 defense spending bill totaling $838.7 billion, $8.4 billion above the request.
The bill allocates $26 billion for the U.S. Space Force, approaching $40 billion with prior funding.
The bill restores Navy F/A-XX funding and increases the Air Force F-47 budget to $3 billion.
It adds over 30,000 troops and must pass by January 30 to avert a shutdown amid ICE funding concerns.