HASC warns White House over delayed defense budget, potential cuts to Space Force funding

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WASHINGTON — Tensions flared on Capitol Hill June 5 as lawmakers from both parties rebuked the Trump administration for continuing delays in delivering a fiscal year 2026 defense budget. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing focused on the Department of the Air Force’s funding priorities, Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said the lack of a formal budget proposal from the administration is undermining Congress’ ability to provide strategic guidance and funding for national defense. He said the delays are “not helpful” and could force Congress to act unilaterally on defense spending. “We need a budget to help inform decisions,” Rogers...