The US House approved a defense bill authorizing record funding for the Pentagon. This legislation includes a pay raise for service members and strengthens missile defense systems. The bill faces further debate in the Senate as political polarization continues. Democrats expressed concerns over military spending and the bill's provisions. Increased cooperation with Israeli armed forces is also a point of contention.

Republicans passed more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon alongside a budget blueprint to fund the war with Iran and implement provisions of President Trump's election overhaul…

The House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon.

Texto ainda passa pelo Senado e prevê dinheiro para compra de armas, aumentos de salários e apoio às Forças Armadas

Usually a bipartisan measure, the defense bill lost Democratic support over the price tag and the war in Iran.