The U.S. House cleared the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act late Wednesday. The vote was 219 to 211 to add Section 219. The bill now goes to the Senate. The $1.15 trillion package has cleared. This addition urges deeper defense tech ties with Israel. Several left-leaning members voted against it. They say the move risks dragging America Israel's conflicts. Several on the right objected too about the wide-ranging legislation. The bill advanced anyway even with the disagreement.
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Progressives Urge Senate to Reject Israel Military Integration in NDAA Passed by House - Common Dreams
Progressives Urge Senate to Reject Israel Military Integration in NDAA Passed by House Common Dreams
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House narrowly passes massive annual defense policy bill - The Hill
House narrowly passes massive annual defense policy bill The Hill
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Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred' - Fox News
Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred' Fox News
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AOC: US-Israeli Military Integration Measure "Existential Threat" to Democracy - Truthout
AOC: US-Israeli Military Integration Measure "Existential Threat" to Democracy Truthout
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GOP Rep. Called Israeli-U.S. Defense Tech Integration "Dangerous." The House Passed It Anyway. - The Intercept
GOP Rep. Called Israeli-U.S. Defense Tech Integration "Dangerous." The House Passed It Anyway. The Intercept