The U.S. House of Representatives passes an annual defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s requested $1.15 trillion spending level for national security. The measure also would rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War.” Multiple outlets report the House approval on Wednesday, presenting the action as a notable break from the historically bipartisan character of the National Defense Authorization Act process. The Independent describes the legislation as a significant departure from typical bipartisan cooperation surrounding the annual defense bill. PBS NewsHour and the Washington Times similarly say the House vote includes both elements: acceptance of Trump’s $1.15 trillion request and the renaming proposal. Taken together, the reporting indicates the House is advancing a defense package that ties large-scale funding to a change in the department’s name, while still remaining part of the broader annual authorization framework for U.S. defense policy. The sources do not provide additional details on the bill’s prospects in the Senate or the final implementation timeline for the renaming.
House passes defense policy bill including Trump $1.15 trillion request and Department of War rename
The U.S. House of Representatives passes an annual defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s requested $1.15 trillion spending level for national security. The measure also would...
- The House passes an annual defense policy bill (described as part of the National Defense Authorization Act).
- The bill includes President Donald Trump’s requested national security spending level of $1.15 trillion.
- The bill would rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War.”
- Outlets describe the measure as a departure from the typical bipartisan approach to the annual defense bill.
The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
3 hours agoThe legislation marks a significant departure from the typically bipartisan nature of the annual National Defense Authorization Act
5 hours agoThe House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
6 hours agoThe House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
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