What Happened
Annual Defense Bill Passes With Slim Margin
The House of Representatives has approved the renaming of the Defense Department to the ‘Department of War’ as part of the annual defense policy bill. The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a $1.15 trillion spending request and pay raises for service members. The legislation passed with a slim margin of 216-212, with six Democrats crossing party lines to support the bill. The renaming of the department has been a priority for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has argued that it will help to ‘raise up warriors, not just defenders.’ The bill now heads to the upper chamber for final approval, as reported by The Hill.