The United States House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion military spending package requested by President Donald Trump.
The House of Representatives passed a defense policy bill on Wednesday by a 216-212 margin, authorizing a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security. The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act reflects a request from President Donald Trump to significantly increase the military budget to bolster the nation's fighting force. The bill includes several key provisions, such as designating the Department of Defense as the Department of War and providing a 5% to 7% pay raise for service members. It also incorporates the SAVE America Act, a priority of the administration to overhaul voting procedures. While Republicans championed the bill as a necessary step to deter adversaries like China, Democrats expressed concern over the high price tag during a period of economic struggle. The administration announced that the spending levels are necessary to support the ongoing war on Iran. However, the bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where lawmakers may object to the costs and the expanded technological cooperation with Israel.