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Republicans Push $901 Billion Military Budget Amid Criticism

12/10/2025

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Republican lawmakers propose a $901 billion military spending bill for the next fiscal year under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
House Speaker Mike Johnson stresses a strong military.
Public Citizen's Robert Weissman criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and urges Congress to reject budget increases after his actions, including targeting civilian boats near Venezuela, and the provision would restrict Hegseth's travel budget without video evidence of a recent operation.

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Republican lawmakers propose a $901 billion military spending bill for the next fiscal year under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
House Speaker Mike Johnson stresses a strong military.
Public Citizen's Robert Weissman criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and urges Congress to reject budget increases after his actions, including targeting civilian boats near Venezuela, and the provision would restrict Hegseth's travel budget without video evidence of a recent operation.