The House Appropriations Committee released a bipartisan, bicameral three-bill package for FY2026 funding, focusing on energy, law enforcement, infrastructure, and resource management, emphasizing transparency, fiscal responsibility, and national security, with no poison pills and maintained legacy riders.
Japan's government plans to unveil a record ¥122.3 trillion budget for FY26, increasing spending by 6.3% to address social security, defense, and economic needs, while managing debt issuance carefully amid concerns over fiscal sustainability and rising long-term yields.
The U.S. President signed into law the S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which allocates funding for military, energy, intelligence, and foreign programs, supports military pay increases, and includes various national security and foreign policy authorities.
Starbucks is closing at least 11 locations along Colorado’s Front Range as part of a broader plan to shutter hundreds of stores worldwide, citing issues with store viability and customer environment. The company aims to open more stores and redesign over 1,000 locations in fiscal year 2026, while offering transfers and severance packages to affected partners.