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Senate Passes $901 Billion NDAA; Trump Set to Sign

12/17/2025

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On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $901 billion defense policy bill.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the NDAA.
The NDAA includes a 4% pay raise for troops, funding for Ukraine, purchases of military equipment, and limits troop reductions in Europe.
The NDAA bars transgender women from women's military sports.
It excludes funding for renaming the Department of Defense.

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Story summary

On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $901 billion defense policy bill.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the NDAA.
The NDAA includes a 4% pay raise for troops, funding for Ukraine, purchases of military equipment, and limits troop reductions in Europe.
The NDAA bars transgender women from women's military sports.
It excludes funding for renaming the Department of Defense.