In a significant move, the US House of Representatives has approved a sweeping defense policy bill that sets a new record for national security spending. The $1.15 trillion allocation, as requested by President Donald Trump, marks a substantial increase in defense expenditures, sparking debate over the country's priorities and the potential implications for the federal budget. The legislation also includes a contentious proposal to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, a move that has been met with opposition from some lawmakers who argue it would be a step backward in the country's evolution from a war-based economy. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, where its fate remains uncertain.
The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
