What happened: US lawmakers are working to approve a $900 billion defence policy bill that authorises $8 billion more than the White House requested. The goal is to send the bill to the president by year-end.
Why it matters:
- The bill sets funding levels and policy for the US military for the coming year.
- It affects defence spending priorities and military operations across the country.
MNN Take: The defence policy bill outlines the US government's planned military budget and priorities, influencing national security and defence strategy.
Sources: NYTimes US