US House passes $1.15bn military spending package amid Iran war
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US House of Representatives, Donald Trump
Washington D.C., USA
July 22, 2026
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US House passed a $1.15bn military spending bill (2027 NDAA) with a 216-212 vote. The bill supports President Trump's request to increase the military budget to $1.5 trillion. The legislation faces uncertainty in the Senate due to concerns over costs and social program cuts.
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