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House Approves $1 Trillion Defense Bill with Pay Raise

7/19/2025

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The House overwhelmingly approved a defense bill aligned with President Trump's vision, granting military personnel a 3.8% pay raise. Despite efforts to slash $500 million from Israel's missile defense, the bill sailed through with a 422-6 vote, earmarking over $1 trillion for defense in fiscal year 2026, focusing on modernization and streamlining processes.

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The House overwhelmingly approved a defense bill aligned with President Trump's vision, granting military personnel a 3.8% pay raise. Despite efforts to slash $500 million from Israel's missile defense, the bill sailed through with a 422-6 vote, earmarking over $1 trillion for defense in fiscal year 2026, focusing on modernization and streamlining processes.