Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies

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The Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act with significant anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, including bans on transgender participation in military sports, restrictions on gender-affirming surgeries, and weakened diversity protections, amidst ongoing government shutdown negotiations and broader legislative battles over LGBTQ+ rights.
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- Senate passes its version of 2026 NDAA amid government shutdown Federal News Network
- Senate passes defense policy bill amid shutdown, troop pay standoff Politico
- Senate Passes Bipartisan $925 Billion Defense Policy Bill The New York Times
- Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal Roll Call
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