"Congress Approves $886B Defense Bill, Biden Set to Sign"

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a defense policy bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a record $886 billion in annual military spending. The bill includes provisions such as aid for Ukraine and measures to counter China in the Indo-Pacific. The NDAA also authorizes pay raises for troops and purchases of military equipment. The bill, which has strong bipartisan support, will now be sent to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The final version of the NDAA does not include provisions addressing divisive social issues. The bill also includes a four-month extension of a disputed domestic surveillance authority.