The US House approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $901 billion defense bill that includes $800 million in aid for Ukraine and a 4% pay raise for service members.This bipartisan legislation, now moving to the Senate for approval, also strengthens NATO, provides assistance to Taiwan, Israel, and Baltic states, and aims to counter threats from China and Russia.The bill mandates increased transparency from
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding US strikes in Latin American waters and restricts
Donald Trump's ability to reduce overseas forces while repealing the 2003
Iraq War authorization.