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The Pentagon, funded at nearly $1 trillion, is reportedly running short of cash as Congress has not approved a roughly $67 billion supplemental funding request, amid disputes over information about the war with Iran and concerns about sustaining operations.
USPS warned it could exhaust cash in early 2027 and is pushing Congress to consider longer‑term fixes, including more funding via appropriations or expanded pricing and flexibility if service levels must be cut. USPS argues total costs from its universal service obligation are unsustainable even after reform, and it outlined two pathways: secure funding through annual appropriations (including potential public service reimbursements) or grant broader authority to close unprofitable post offices, trim delivery days, and raise rates. The agency highlighted ongoing cash conservation steps, a $2 billion Q2 2026 net loss, and prior aid in 2020 and from the 2022 Postal Service Reform Act, while noting any action would impact customers and the wider logistics ecosystem.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for $10 billion to fund the next phase of modernizing the aging U.S. air traffic control system, with software upgrades aimed at reducing flight delays; last year's $12.5 billion package plus ongoing infrastructure upgrades—like replacing copper wires and expanding network connections—set the stage for broader improvements through 2028, including more fiber, radios, and radars.
Major U.S. airlines are pressing Congress to immediately fund the Department of Homeland Security as the DHS shutdown persists, warning that unpaid TSA and border staff could worsen airport congestion, extend wait times, and trigger more flight delays and cancellations during a record spring travel season.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will pass a supplemental for Iran war funding once the White House formally requests it, with officials reportedly weighing a package around $50 billion; the plan faces partisan scrutiny over spending details, while the rest of the update highlights related Capitol Hill developments including retirements, elections in Texas, and committee actions.
A new report highlights significant staffing shortages in the FAA's air traffic control system, exacerbated by external factors like government shutdowns and the pandemic, raising safety concerns and prompting calls for increased funding and incentives from Congress to modernize and stabilize the system.