Senate Passes $900B Defense Bill, Boosts Troop Pay
Update: 2025-12-18
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The Senate has passed a comprehensive military policy bill, authorizing $911 billion for defense programs and a 3.8% pay raise for troops. This bipartisan bill, spanning over 3,000 pages, aligns with President Trumps national security priorities while also pushing back on certain military decisions. Key points of contention include demands for more information on alleged drug boat strikes near Venezuela and concerns about military aircraft operating without broadcasting their locations. The bill also repeals old war authorizations and aims to modernize Pentagon weapon acquisition.
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