House Approves $895 Billion Defense Bill Featuring Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Military Children

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the current fiscal year, which touts a significant increase in defense spending along with several key provisions affecting military personnel. The bill, which totals $895 billion, secured a vote of 281-140, with a notable bipartisan effort as 81 Democrats joined Republicans...