The Hindu·4 min read·hard
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a record $1.15 trillion defense bill, which includes funding for the Pentagon and a new missile defense system. The bill faces significant opposition from Democrats due to its scale and the inclusion of controversial voting restrictions.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed an annual defence policy bill on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) that would authorise a record $1.15 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, as the divisive Iran war drags on.
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