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Artemis Cadence Update: NASA Boosts Mission Pace
USA Times offers an in-depth analysis of Artemis cadence shifts as NASA accelerates the mission pace, aiming for ambitious goals by 2026.
Ellen Marsh / October 21, 2026
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Ellen Marsh
Ellen Marsh is the national editor at USA Times, directing coverage of Washington, the states, and the federal courts.
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House Passes Continuing Resolution for FY2027 Funding
The House of Representatives approved H.R.9770 on July 21, 2026, ensuring government funding through December 4, 2026, while maintaining FY2026 funding…
Ellen Marsh / October 18, 2026
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Trump Signs AI Order to Review National Security Models
President Trump signed an executive order on June 2, 2026, to establish a review process for advanced AI models, aiming to assess national security…
Ellen Marsh / September 27, 2026
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Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul 2026 Milestones
Data-driven analysis of Federal Acquisition Regulation overhaul highlights key milestones and its significant impact on procurement processes.
Ellen Marsh / September 16, 2026
News
FCC Approves SpaceX Starlink Constellation Expansion
FCC approves SpaceX Starlink constellation expansion, authorizing 7,500 Gen2 satellites to total 15,000 and outlining broader implications.
Ellen Marsh / September 6, 2026
National
Bessent launches global Iran sanctions as US gas hits $4.09
Treasury's Operation Economic Outcast threatens Iran's trading partners worldwide. USA Times sets the campaign against EIA pump prices: US gasoline is up $1.15 a gallon in six months.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026
National
Yosemite land swap would give Kingsbarn a private road
Interior is pressing the Park Service to trade away a quarter-mile of Yosemite. USA Times finds the same private road was refused by three administrations and twice in federal court.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026
Politics
Angie Nixon beats Alex Vindman in Florida Senate primary
Angie Nixon won Florida's Democratic Senate primary 56.1% to 43.9%. USA Times' calculation puts Vindman's campaign at $28.92 raised per vote received against Nixon's $1.38.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026
National
Judge Talwani blocks USPS mail ballot rule before midterms
A federal judge in Boston halted the Postal Service rule implementing Trump's mail voting order. USA Times finds the block expires nine days before the federal deadline to mail military ballots.
Ellen Marsh / August 28, 2026