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The $900 billion NDAA for FY 2026, now law, includes measures to boost military recruitment, such as expanded access to high schools and JROTC, along with increased funding for defense, aid to Ukraine, and pay raises for troops. The legislation aims to sustain and enhance the recent surge in military enlistments, supported by bipartisan approval.
The Senate approved a $901 billion defense bill, which includes provisions for increased troop pay, military aid to Ukraine, and oversight of military operations, notably demanding Defense Secretary Hegseth to release unedited videos of strikes near Venezuela, amid broader debates on military transparency and policy priorities.
The US Congress has passed a $901 billion defense bill for fiscal 2026, supporting Ukraine with $800 million, bolstering European security, and including provisions to strengthen military readiness, despite some political disagreements and culture war measures.
The Senate passed a defense bill that limits troop reductions in Europe and South Korea, maintains NATO roles, and authorizes aid to Ukraine, while opposing Trump's military purges and emphasizing alliance support and oversight.
The Senate passed a $901 billion defense bill that authorizes military funding, increases troop pay, and includes provisions for oversight of military actions near Venezuela, while also addressing issues like diversity cuts, climate programs, and war authorizations, amidst bipartisan support and some controversy over military transparency and strategic priorities.
Senate leaders are debating how to address a controversial provision in the defense bill related to military helicopter safety technology, with some senators pushing to attach the ROTOR Act as an alternative, but no firm votes are scheduled yet.
Senate leaders are debating how to address a controversial provision in the defense bill related to military helicopter safety technology, with some proposing to attach the ROTOR Act to separate appropriations measures instead of the current defense authorization bill, amid ongoing disagreements and political negotiations.
A House-approved bill to fund the US military during the government shutdown failed in the Senate due to not reaching the required votes, highlighting ongoing partisan disagreements and the broader political impasse.
The Senate approved its version of the 2026 NDAA amid a government shutdown, passing the bill with a 77-20 vote and setting the stage for negotiations with the House, while rejecting several amendments related to law enforcement transparency, military assistance, veteran care, and foreign investments, and emphasizing acquisition reform and budget reconciliation.
The Senate approved a $925 billion defense bill, setting the stage for negotiations with the House, focusing on Pentagon reforms, military pay raises, and some bipartisan measures, amid ongoing disagreements over troop deployments and military policies.
The Senate passed a defense policy bill amid ongoing government shutdown and troop pay disputes, with bipartisan efforts to address national security issues and plans for a hearing on military deployment in U.S. cities, despite political disagreements.
The Senate approved a $913.9 billion defense policy bill for 2026 after resolving amendment disputes, paving the way for a conference with the House to finalize the legislation, which includes provisions on drone threats, aircraft modifications, and military deployments.
The House narrowly passed a defense bill with hard-right provisions, Democrats opposed, and Senate Republicans failed to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, amid ongoing debates over immigration, government funding, and military authority. The legislative process is marked by partisan clashes and significant policy debates.
Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic effort led by Chuck Schumer to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, highlighting ongoing partisan battles over transparency and legislation related to Epstein. Meanwhile, the House narrowly passed a defense bill with controversial provisions, and other legislative issues such as cryptocurrency regulation, immigration, and military authorization laws continue to dominate congressional debates.
The House Armed Services Committee advanced a defense bill supporting a 3.8% pay raise for troops, while also banning efforts to restore Confederate base names and addressing various political issues, with some bipartisan support on Ukraine funding and Confederate renaming.