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House Approves $831.5 Billion Defense Bill, Excludes Ukraine Aid

7/19/2025

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On July 18, the House approved a hefty $831.5 billion defense bill, securing U.S. military funding until September 2026. This substantial budget emphasizes military operations, new naval vessels, and missile defense initiatives, while notably omitting support for Ukraine and restricting aid to specific foreign entities. The overall defense budget now nears a staggering $1 trillion.

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On July 18, the House approved a hefty $831.5 billion defense bill, securing U.S. military funding until September 2026. This substantial budget emphasizes military operations, new naval vessels, and missile defense initiatives, while notably omitting support for Ukraine and restricting aid to specific foreign entities. The overall defense budget now nears a staggering $1 trillion.