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Pence's Group Backs Military Spending Boost, Critiques IVF Cuts

12/8/2025

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Advancing American Freedom, led by Mike Pence, praised defense bill on December 8, 2025 for increasing military spending.
The group also supported removing IVF coverage for active-duty members.
It noted an $8 billion boost over U.S. President Donald Trump’s initial proposal and troop levels in Europe and South Korea.
The group criticized naval funding and Nvidia chip sharing with adversaries as Pence has voiced concerns about the White House's alignment.

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Advancing American Freedom, led by Mike Pence, praised defense bill on December 8, 2025 for increasing military spending.
The group also supported removing IVF coverage for active-duty members.
It noted an $8 billion boost over U.S. President Donald Trump’s initial proposal and troop levels in Europe and South Korea.
The group criticized naval funding and Nvidia chip sharing with adversaries as Pence has voiced concerns about the White House's alignment.