US House passes bill authorizing $900bn for military programs

California Governor Gavin Newsom released an AI-generated video that humorously depicts former President Donald Trump, along with Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller, in handcuffs, aiming to mock the Trump administration. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Newsom and Trump, particularly regarding federal support for California's wildfire recovery efforts.

The US House has passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes an additional $8 billion in funding aimed at enhancing Europe's defense capabilities. This legislative move is perceived as a direct response to former President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, which has been characterized by a tendency to undermine traditional alliances, particularly with NATO and European nations.

The House of Representatives has passed a significant defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion for military programs, which includes a pay raise for troops and reforms to the Department of Defense's weapons procurement processes. This legislation reflects a commitment to enhancing military readiness and support for service members.

The House of Representatives has passed a significant defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion for military programs, which includes a pay raise for troops and reforms to the Department of Defense's weapons procurement processes. This legislation reflects a commitment to enhancing military readiness and supporting service members.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is currently deliberating the potential release of a video documenting a military strike on an alleged drug boat, which resulted in the deaths of two survivors. This decision comes amid scrutiny over the legality and morality of the strikes, particularly following a controversial attack near Venezuela.

Lawmakers have issued an ultimatum to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, threatening to restrict his travel budget unless he provides unedited footage of U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, along with the operational orders related to these actions. This demand follows increasing scrutiny over the legality and ethics of these military operations.

A D.C. Circuit panel has ruled 2-1 to dissolve an administrative stay on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military transgender ban, stating that a lower court did not afford Hegseth sufficient deference in its decision. This ruling allows the ban to remain in effect as legal challenges continue to unfold.

A provision in the newly released defense policy bill could restrict Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel unless he releases unedited video footage of a recent military strike on an alleged drug boat. This development follows ongoing scrutiny regarding the legality and ethics of military operations under his command.