Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump NYT | Top Stories By: Megan Mineiro 18 December 2025 at 01:27 The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesArmy troops participating in a parade in Washington in June. The bill includes a pay raise of 3.8 percent for military personnel.
Hegseth Declines to Show Lawmakers Boat Strike Video NYT | Top Stories By: Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro 17 December 2025 at 04:01 The defense secretary joined the secretary of state on Capitol Hill to deliver the first classified briefings to include all members of the House and Senate on the maritime attacks. © Eric Lee for The New York TimesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers on Tuesday on the military’s strikes on boats in international waters.
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