House GOP's Standoff Over Abortion and Transgender Care Jeopardizes Defense Bill

House GOP members are threatening to derail the annual defense policy bill over provisions related to abortion and transgender care. The lawmakers are pushing for amendments that would restrict access to abortion services on military bases and prohibit the Pentagon from providing gender transition-related medical treatments. The dispute highlights the ongoing ideological divisions within the Republican Party and the potential for these issues to impact the passage of crucial legislation.