SpainThe U.S. House of Representatives has approved a $1.15 billion defense policy bill and moved forward with a measure to cover rising costs of the war with Iran, despite opposition from Democrats who argue the administration under President Donald Trump is expanding military force too aggressively. The defense bill passed with 216 votes to 212, with six Democrats supporting it and seven Republicans opposing. Separately, a $95 billion proposal for the war with Iran was approved by 216 to 214, with no Democratic support. Both measures face challenges becoming law. Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a twelfth night of attacks against Iran, targeting civilian infrastructure, as part of efforts to regain control of the Strait of Hormuz and secure maritime trade routes. President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges or power plants after any attack on ships in the strait. The Republican-led budget proposal faces skepticism due to lack of offsetting spending cuts, while Democrats argue funds should be used domestically.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the approval of the $95 billion funding package for the war with Iran as a Republican initiative with limited success, highlighting internal Republican divisions over spending cuts. It emphasizes the administration’s aggressive military posture and Trump’s threats, which aligns it
