National Defense Authorization Act

Doodle Labs, a radio specialist for unmanned systems, plans to expand production in the U.S. and Europe due to increased demand for its jam-resistant drone radios, particularly in Ukraine. The company collaborates with Ukrainian suppliers and military to adapt its technology for battlefield threats and aims to leverage U.S. manufacturing incentives under the National Defense Authorization Act.

House GOP leaders face challenges in passing key legislation before summer recess as internal disagreements and external pressures, including President Trump's influence and military casualties in Iran, complicate the agenda. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and government funding bill are central to the House schedule, with tensions over socially conservative amendments and potential mergers with the SAVE America Act, though Senate opposition may remove these provisions.

President Donald Trump escalated conflict with Iran through airstrikes, reigniting a cycle of mutual strikes. The article highlights Sen. Lindsey Graham's role in advancing military interventions and the ongoing debate over U.S. defense policy, including a proposal to entangle the military with Israel. Congress faces gridlock over a $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act amid tensions.

Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, with the 50-46 vote failing to reach the required threshold. The bill included increased Pentagon spending and a military pay raise but faced opposition due to ongoing hostilities in Iran and concerns over lack of a clear endgame.

Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill due to opposition to President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran. The vote failed 50-46, with Democrats refusing to advance the National Defense Authorization Act amid ongoing conflict and lack of a clear resolution. The bill includes a Pentagon funding increase and troop pay raise but faces resistance over war-related concerns.

Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in protest of President Donald Trump's war against Iran, citing concerns over the conflict's lack of an endgame. The 50-46 vote failed to advance the bipartisan bill, which includes a pay raise for troops and increased Pentagon funding aligned with Trump's 2027 budget. The White House resumed bombing strikes against Iran, complicating congressional efforts to impose limits on military actions.

Senate Democrats blocked the advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Donald Trump’s resumption of hostilities with Iran. The hold-up follows a recent exchange of fire between the US and Iran, with Chuck Schumer accusing Republicans of ignoring a national security crisis.

House GOP leaders struggle to end a conservative revolt that has stalled the House floor, with Republicans blocking procedural votes until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act and border security legislation. Efforts to advance a government spending bill and a Daylight Saving Time measure face resistance from holdouts prioritizing election integrity over other legislative goals.

House GOP leaders struggle to end a conservative revolt that has stalled House floor proceedings, with rebels demanding Senate passage of the SAVE America Act and a border security vote. Leadership faces challenges advancing key legislation, including a government spending bill and Daylight Saving Time reform, amid divisions over priorities.

Business opposes Pentagon restrictions on stock buybacks and dividends as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The provision was supported by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and included in the bill through bipartisan agreement.

Section 219 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposes a U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative that would require the U.S. to permanently entangle its military with Israel's and share intelligence. The provision is described as a threat to American democracy.

The U.S. military's use of AI in targeting operations, including Anthropic's Claude and the Maven Smart System, has sparked congressional efforts to regulate military AI through proposed legislation in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senators introduced bills in 2026 to establish safeguards, amid controversies over AI-driven munitions deployment and supply chain risks involving companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces repeated failed rule votes in the House due to a bloc of Republicans blocking legislative action over the SAVE Act. The ninth failed vote occurred last week, with members objecting to the National Defense Authorization Act for not including a SAVE Act amendment. Johnson aims to pass the SAVE Act through Senate reconciliation, but time is limited before the November midterms.

Russia is open to Turkey selling S-400 air defense systems to the UAE, though final approval from Moscow is still pending. The systems, purchased by Turkey in 2019, triggered US sanctions and blocked Turkey’s participation in the F-35 fighter jet program. Negotiations over resale to the UAE have been ongoing for months.

House Republicans blocked a procedural vote for the National Defense Authorization Act due to disagreements over the SAVE Act, which has repeatedly stalled legislative efforts. Fourteen Republicans, including Steve Scalise, opposed the vote, and Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in advancing the defense bill and other legislation before the July 4 recess.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to merge the SAVE America Act with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after conservatives blocked the House over the voter ID bill. Hard-line conservatives have said they would oppose any procedural rules that...

The House Rules Committee advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a must-pass defense bill, and merged the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act with it. The committee approved the rule along party lines by a vote of 8-4.

The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act allocates $1.15 trillion for U.S. military spending, driven by global conflicts and tensions. Morgan Stanley analysts recommend seven defense stocks, including GE Aerospace, RTX Corp, and Northrop Grumman, citing strong growth potential and government contract stability.

Senators are blocking portions of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a 2026 strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed over 165 people. The National Defense Authorization Act also demands unedited video of U.S. strikes near Venezuela and investigations into other incidents, with lawmakers citing accountability and past errors.

Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon releases overdue reports on civilian harm investigations, including a deadly 2026 strike on an elementary school in Iran. The Senate bill also demands unedited video of Venezuela boat strikes and investigations into Yemen strikes, as Congress pushes for accountability over incidents involving civilian casualties.

Senate lawmakers are restricting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s travel funding until he provides civilian harm investigations into a February 2025 U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school and unedited video of Latin American boat strikes. The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a provision in the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act reducing Hegseth’s travel funding by 75% until the reports are submitted, passing 18-9. The strike killed at least 165 people, mostly schoolgirls, and is under Pentagon investigation.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions would alter the Pentagon's approach to acquiring ownership stakes in private companies. The changes aim to reshape how the military branch engages with corporate ownership structures.

The Pentagon's use of JAGs in civilian roles would be investigated under a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision aims to probe potential misuse of military lawyers in non-military positions.

Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the Trump administration's proposal to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War in the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The panel included the name change in closed-door deliberations over the bill.

A proposal to expand US-Israel military technology cooperation is advancing toward a House vote despite opposition. The United States-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, part of the NDAA, survived a committee challenge and would formalize joint projects in areas like AI and cyber security. Critics argue it could undermine US sovereignty, while supporters claim it builds on existing partnerships.

A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (Section 224) seeks to permanently integrate U.S. and Israeli defense technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Lawmakers and experts warn this could be complex to reverse and may involve technologies used by Israel in conflict zones. The section faces opposition from some legislators, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna.

US Senator Bernie Sanders opposes a plan in Congress that would integrate Israel into the US military-industrial system through defense co-production arrangements. He claims the proposal, part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), hides military aid in Pentagon-linked programs to increase US taxpayer funding for Israel with reduced oversight. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie also oppose the measure.

House Republicans on the Armed Services Committee voted to codify President Trump's executive order renaming the Pentagon as the Department of War in the annual defense bill. The proposal faces Senate resistance but has been endorsed by Trump and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while Democrats criticized it as wasteful and semantic nonsense.

Congress is considering legislation to tie the United States to Israel through section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act. The article argues this move is a trap by Israel's lobby to deepen military-industrial complex ties and avoid scrutiny of policies in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Iran.

The House Armed Services Committee passed the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, following a 14-hour debate on amendments. The measure advanced to the full House after committee approval.

The House Armed Services Committee adopted a provision in the annual National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Pentagon to notify Congress within five days when senior military officers are fired or dismissed. The measure, introduced by Rep. Pat Ryan, passed with bipartisan support.

A House panel has mandated Pentagon officials to provide Congress with detailed justifications within five days for the dismissal of senior military leaders. The requirement, part of the House Armed Services Committee's draft National Defense Authorization Act, responds to bipartisan concerns over recent high-profile firings under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other top officers.

AI policy groups are urging House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders to include safeguards in the National Defense Authorization Act regarding the military's use of lethal autonomous weapons. The groups, including Americans for Responsible Innovation, Alliance for Secure AI, and The AI Policy Network, called for added guardrails in the defense policy bill.