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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Finley and Stephen Groves

What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

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The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, including boosting pay for service members, cutting Pentagon diversity efforts and requiring footage to be released of forces blowing up alleged drug boats.

The National Defense Authorization Act is traditionally a strong bipartisan bill that lays out the nation's defense policies. But it's coming up for a vote as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny over the boat strikes off Venezuela's coast.

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