House Republicans passed a $1.1 trillion military funding bill (NDAA), a $95 billion budget blueprint, and a bill to ban lawmaker stock trading before their recess. The NDAA and budget face uncertain paths in the Senate due to bipartisan opposition and procedural hurdles.
House Republicans passed a $1.1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a separate $95 billion budget blueprint before recess, facing significant Democratic opposition due to domestic spending cuts and concerns over escalating U.S.-Iran conflict costs. The House also advanced a bill to ban lawmakers from acquiring new individual stocks.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday due to a dispute over military funding, warning Britain is underinvesting in its armed forces amid escalating global security challenges. He cited inadequate resources to counter threats from Russia and conflicts in the Middle East.
