Senate approves $901 billion defense bill, delivers NDAA to Trump for approval
Senate Passes Major Defense Bill The Senate has sent a significant defense package to President Donald Trump, marking one of the final legislative actions of the year. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), totaling around $901 billion, includes various defense policies designed to provide funds for some of the administration’s priorities. With bipartisan support, the […]
NDAA moves forward to a full House vote as conservatives consider rebellion
NDAA Advances but Faces Hurdles A major bill outlining the federal government’s defense and national security strategy for the upcoming fiscal year has moved past an important stage, yet uncertainty looms about its final approval by President Trump. Following lengthy discussions, the House Rules Committee voted along party lines to advance the National Defense Authorization […]
Johnson Unveils NDAA to Support Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ Approach
The finalized version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal year was unveiled on Sunday evening. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) stated that the legislation is designed to support President Donald Trump’s “peace through strength” initiative. It aims to solidify 15 executive orders and enhance national security. The House plans to […]
Following Stefanik’s advocacy, Speaker Johnson consents to add FBI oversight measure to NDAA.
A recent debate within the legislative branch featured House Republican Leaders Chairman Elise Stefanik and Speaker Mike Johnson. This discussion centered on whether Congress should be notified about FBI counterintelligence investigations involving federal candidates. After facing considerable public backlash and pressure from within his party, Johnson ultimately reversed his stance. In the days leading up […]
Trump Facilitates Call Between Speaker and Stefanik Regarding NDAA Provision Dispute
Trump Intervenes in Defense Bill Dispute President Donald Trump stepped in to help resolve tensions between Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik from New York and House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding contentious elements in the national defense bill that needs to pass. As reported by Politico, this intervention occurred after Stefanik threatened to block the National Defense […]
Live updates: Trump rejects CR as Johnson considers backup spending plan; NDAA clears Senate
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan spending deal that ends Friday to end the government shutdown, a move that drew pushback from many Republicans. The deal to keep the government funded includes pay increases for Congress, disaster relief and agricultural aid, and the funding deadline was extended to March 14. Please see here for details of […]
Senate advances NDAA, teeing up final passage for annual defense policy bill
The Senate has voted to advance the $895 billion annual defense policy bill, putting it on track to pass despite Democratic complaints about transgender care provisions. It shows. The vote to pass a deal to trigger a shutdown or limit discussion of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the Senate 63-7 on Monday night. […]
Gender-affirming care restrictions added to Senate NDAA
The Senate’s annual defense policy bill would ban the military from paying for surgeries for transgender soldiers, a move made possible by Sen. Joe Manchin, R-Indiana, who joined Republicans in a committee vote. The bill, added in a private amendment by the Senate Armed Services Committee last month to the bill known as the National […]