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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved more than a trillion dollars for the Pentagon.
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved more than a trillion dollars for the Pentagon.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in defense spending, setting the stage for a potential $250 billion boost to the Pentagon’s budget for fiscal year 2027, raising total funding to over $1.15 trillion. The vote was close, with 216 yes votes and 212 no votes, despite support from many Republicans, including some aligned with President Trump. While the measure passed, it still needs approval from the Senate and final congressional action before it becomes law. Critics, particularly Democrats, argue against the increased military spending and oppose certain conservative provisions, such as restrictions on gender-specific medical care in the military health program and eased access to civilian firearms on military bases. The legislation also includes provisions related to Trump’s proposed 'Iron Dome' missile defense system.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ) logoFrankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ)Independent🔒Center10 hr. ago
Over a trillion dollars: US House of Representatives allows massive increase in defence budget

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a framework for significantly increasing defense spending in fiscal year 2027, authorizing a budget increase of over 30% for the Pentagon. This would bring total military funding to approximately $1.15 trillion, up from $883 billion authorized under the current fiscal year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The vote passed narrowly with 216 votes in favor and 212 against, with many Republican lawmakers supporting the measure despite some dissent within their party. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed higher defense spending. However, this authorization alone does not finalize the budget—it requires separate approval by Congress and the Senate, which has faced delays due to political disagreements. If both chambers reach a compromise, the president could still veto the final legislation.

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