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Congress passes a bipartisan defense bill that includes a 2.7% servicemember pay boost

The Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill negotiated between both parties and both chambers. It now heads to President Biden. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Congress passes a bipartisan defense bill that includes a 2.7% servicemember pay boost

December 7, 2021 • The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.

Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill Unless Shield For Big Tech Is Scrapped

President Trump tweeted late Tuesday that he is considering vetoing the must-pass defense authorization bill unless Congress approves changes to the legal shield that protects tech companies from liability from third-party content. Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill Unless Shield For Big Tech Is Scrapped

December 2, 2020 • The president wants Congress to repeal Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a provision that provides legal protection for tech companies.

Defense Budget Shifts Military's Focus From Terrorism To China And Russia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. Virginia Mayo/AP hide caption

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Defense Budget Shifts Military's Focus From Terrorism To China And Russia

August 5, 2018 • The 2,500-page National Defense Authorization Act, which tells the Pentagon how to spend its budget, is headed to President Trump's desk for signature. A look at its key provisions.