Congress must finalize the 2027 federal budget by the deadline of December 11 2026. ^[1] The United States Congress reconvened legislative sessions on Monday November 9 2026 in Washington DC. ^[2] Donald Trump claimed that US military strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities and prevented an existential threat to Israel and the Middle East. ^[3] On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stated that Israeli politicians Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu hold very similar policy views and would both support his policies. ^[4] Congress may vote this week on initiating impeachment proceedings against US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth. ^[5] The pending 2027 federal budget includes a proposed $77.8 million increase for Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program. ^[6] Donald Trump publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against ongoing legislative impeachment efforts related to the Iran military campaign. ^[7] On November 9 2026, Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next Israeli government, after Eisenkot received 67 Knesset member recommendations. ^[8]