A key source told Ars that the recent budget action in the House and Senate indicates that legislators are taking the impoundment threat from the Office of Management and Budget seriously. Their best weapon in this fight would be to pass a budget on time, and they appear to be trying to do so.

The House and Senate are taking far different approaches to next year's appropriations, but neither chamber has fully embraced Trump's budget proposals.

The Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts at NASA are currently facing pushback from Congress, possibly signalling good news for NASA Wallops Flight Facility here in Accomack County.

Former astronaut laments software shutdowns, staff reductions amid ongoing budget squeeze Interview "I would say I'm cautiously optimistic, but that probably overstates how I'm feeling."… Dr John Grunsfeld,

Harmful cuts” jeopardize the agency’s mission, more than 280 current and former personnel contend in a scathing dissent.

Senators from both parties signaled they plan to push back against the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to NASA and its science programs, setting up a potential budget battle with the White House.

The Senate committee also protected the National Weather Service staff from mass layoffs. But a fight over the FBI has left the bill in limbo.