The Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT) program was left out of the 2026 defense budget

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Join us on for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Representative George Whitesides (D-CA), a freshman congressman representing California’s 27th District. Whitesides brings years of experience to Capitol Hill, having previously served as NASA’s Chief of Staff and as CEO of Virgin Galactic.

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Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said the delays are "not helpful" and could force Congress to act unilaterally on defense spending.

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Rep. Seth Moulton: 'I am especially concerned about the rumor that the National Reconnaissance Office, at the direction of OMB, has slashed commercial imagery funding lines in the FY26 budget'

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Tennessee Republican replaces Doug Lamborn as head of the House Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces Subcommittee

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An amendment by Rep. Joe Wilson would require the Space Force to secure state governors’ approval before absorbing any Air National Guard space units into the service

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