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July 22, 2026
House Passes Controversial $1.15T Defense Bill Amid Bipartisan Backlash
- The House approved the National Defense Authorization Act by a narrow 216-212 vote.
- Section 219, which expands U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, faced significant opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
- Critics argue the provision could entrench U.S.-Israel military ties and limit future Congressional oversight.
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- House Passes Defense Bill Amid Iran War DivideJul 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM · NYT
- Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred'Jul 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM · Fox News
- US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concernsJul 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM · Reuters