US EditionWhat to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more
The $900 billion bill includes a nearly 4% military pay raise, $400 million annually for Ukraine weapons, and increased Pentagon oversight of drug cartel strikes, House committee said.
- This week, the House is expected to vote on a National Defense Authorization Act authorizing $900 billion, after the House Armed Services Committee released the compromise Sunday.
- The bill requires the Pentagon to provide intelligence support for Ukraine and supplies weapons as a show of backing amid doubts about President Donald Trump's support.
- Lawmakers cut $1.6 billion in climate cuts and save $40 million in DEI savings while providing service members a nearly 4% raise and oversight demands include unedited strike video from the Pentagon.
- Congress would require the Pentagon to keep at least 76,000 troops and major equipment in Europe and set a 28,500 minimum in South Korea.
- Legal experts and some Democrats warn that a follow-up strike may have violated the laws of war as the bill advances Sunday, raising political and legal scrutiny.
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House lines up vote on annual defense bill
The House will take its first floor vote today on whether to advance annual defense legislation. GOP leaders projected confidence Tuesday that they’ll have enough support to move the National Defense Authorization Act despite conservatives’ concerns over what is — and isn’t — in the bill. “To go $8 billion above what the president asked for?” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said. “When they stop buying our bonds, it’s going to be a dead stop for this…
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What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more
The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs. It includes boosting pay for service members, cutting Pentagon diversity efforts and requiring footage to be released of forces blowing up alleged drug boats.
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