The House just passed a record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense bill — including a controversial name change for the Pentagon to the Department of War — sparking fierce partisan debate. While Republicans pushed for the massive spending hike and pay raises for troops, Democrats fiercely opposed the bill’s steep cost, social policy riders, and the election overhaul attached to it. The vote was razor-thin, highlighting deepening divides. Despite White House support for the spending and name change, concerns remain over provisions that could limit presidential authority. The Senate’s next move will determine whether this contentious bill becomes law.

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