The House of Representatives has approved a sweeping defense policy bill, authorizing a substantial $900 billion for military programs. The legislation includes a pay rise for service personnel and aims to overhaul how the Department of Defense buys weapons.
Passed by a significant margin of 312-112 votes, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) arrives amidst growing tensions between the Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration regarding military management. Despite this friction, the White House has indicated “strong support” for the must-pass bill, aligning it with Trump's national security agenda.
