The United States federal government is funded on a fiscal year basis, requiring Congress to pass appropriations or other funding measures for each fiscal year (for example, fiscal year 2026).
October 06, 2025
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temporal
Federal spending is organized by fiscal years, and failure to enact appropriations can lead to temporary funding measures or government shutdowns.
National Security Presidential Memorandum-8 (NSPM-8) directs the Department of Defense to use available fiscal year 2026 funds to cover U.S. military pay and allowances.
October 01, 2025
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policy
A presidential memorandum instructing the defense department to rely on fiscal year 2026 appropriations to ensure military pay and allowances during a budget lapse.