US House passes $1.15T defense bill that also deepens Israel ties

The U.S. House narrowly passed a defense policy bill Wednesday authorizing a record $1.15 trillion for the Pentagon.

Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump.

The bill, which must still pass the Senate, provides approximately $250 billion more than the 2026 NDAA, including a 5-7% pay raise for service members.

"This legislation provides our brave servicemembers with an overdue pay raise, strengthens our nuclear deterrence and missile defense – including construction of the Golden Dome," House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

Sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 received support from 209 Republicans, six Democrats and one Independent.