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Congress Advances $900B Defense Bill Amid China Tensions

12/8/2025

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Congress advanced a $900 billion defense bill reshaping U.S. military strategy toward China.
The bill imposes investment restrictions and bans certain Chinese technologies from Pentagon supply chains.
It includes a 4% pay raise for service members and expands counter-drone capabilities.
The legislation requires FBI disclosures during investigations of presidential candidates, a point of contention among Republicans.
It repeals Gulf and Iraq war authorizations and reauthorizes $400 million annually for Ukraine security assistance, with a vote anticipated.

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Story summary

Congress advanced a $900 billion defense bill reshaping U.S. military strategy toward China.
The bill imposes investment restrictions and bans certain Chinese technologies from Pentagon supply chains.
It includes a 4% pay raise for service members and expands counter-drone capabilities.
The legislation requires FBI disclosures during investigations of presidential candidates, a point of contention among Republicans.
It repeals Gulf and Iraq war authorizations and reauthorizes $400 million annually for Ukraine security assistance, with a vote anticipated.