In a significant move, Congress has passed a bipartisan bill to fund U.S. science agencies, including NASA, effectively rebuffing the proposed deep budget cuts sought by the Trump administration. The Senate approved a substantial $24.4 billion budget for NASA and increased federal science spending, providing cautious relief to institutions like JPL in Pasadena that have faced uncertainty in recent years. Support for pro-science measures has united both Democrats and Republicans, with many officials expressing optimism about continued investment in vital research and exploration initiatives.