Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill

Oct 10, 2025 - 09:00
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Senate passes mammoth annual defense policy bill
The Senate late Thursday approved its massive annual defense policy bill as the U.S. government remains shut down. The GOP-led chamber approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 70-20, which funds the U.S. military at $924.7 billion in fiscal year 2026. The vote came after lawmakers reached a deal earlier in the day to unlock…