- The Senate approved a $901 billion defense bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026.
- This marks one of the final major legislative actions by the Senate for the year.
- The bill faced challenges related to a boat collision and issues concerning DC airspace, but these were resolved prior to its passage.
- The approval reflects bipartisan support in the Senate despite initial disagreements.
- The funding bill will provide defense budget allocations under the administration of Donald Trump.
- The successful passage of the NDAA demonstrates the Senate’s ability to unify and address national defense priorities.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-sends-901b-defense-bill-trump-after-clashes-over-boat-strike-dc-airspace)