Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump
The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.
17 Dec 18:21 · NY Times
Defense bill passes Senate with directive to release boat strike video
Congress passed a $901B defense bill that includes a 3.8% pay raise for U.S. service members, the largest boost in years.
17 Dec 18:12 · ABC15 Arizona
Senate voting on $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
The Senate is taking final votes to pass an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs.
17 Dec 07:33 · The Seattle Times
US Congress passes massive defense bill that includes support for Ukraine and Europe
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 - The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a $901 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon, sending the massive piece of legislation to the White House, which has said President Donald Trump will sign ‍it into ​law. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
17 Dec 17:40 · The Straits Times
Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump after clashes over boat strike, DC airspace
Despite possible hiccups, the Senate coalesced around the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, marking one of the final legislative hurdles the upper chamber had to overcome for the year.
17 Dec 16:10 · Fox News
US Congress passes $1 trillion defence Bill that includes support for Ukraine and Europe
The Senate backed the Bill by 77 to 20, with strong support from both parties. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
17 Dec 17:50 · The Straits Times
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