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House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of ...
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GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
The house passed the National Defense Authorization Act with many Democrats voting against the bill at odds with Republicans over the price tag and policy. The bill bans some transgender care ...
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This year’s debate over defense spending threatens to disrupt a tradition of bipartisan consensus-building over funding the military
Just after the bill’s passage, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted ... Advertisement Since 1961, Congress has approved defense spending annually using a two-step process. The first and ...
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to ...
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As Los Angeles area burns, House approves efforts aimed at curbing future fires
As fires in the Los Angeles area continue to rage, California could see more activity aimed at reducing wildfire risks in the future under legislation passed with strong Democratic and Republican ...