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Record $895 Billion NDAA Passes Senate Amidst Bipartisan Controversy

The Senate passed an $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the most expensive in history, which includes pay raises for soldiers, counter-China measures, and a ban on using military insurance for transgender care for minors, sparking bipartisan opposition.

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Senate Passes $895 Billion NDAA, Including Pay Raise and Transgender Care Restrictions

The Senate passed the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a 4.5% pay raise for service members but restricting Tricare coverage for transgender care for minors, by a vote of 85-14; the bill now heads to President Biden's desk.

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McConnell Urges Trump to Prioritize Military Strength in Foreign Policy

In a Foreign Affairs essay, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President-elect Trump against isolationism, advocating for increased military strength and global engagement to counter Russia and other adversaries, citing past instances where Trump's actions undermined U.S. credibility.

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Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions

Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.

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House Passes Record $1 Trillion Military Spending Bill Amidst Global Tensions

The House passed a nearly $1 trillion military spending bill, the largest in its 63-year history, increasing funds for weaponry, soldier salaries, and base improvements, while also including controversial restrictions on transgender healthcare and DEI initiatives amid rising global tensions.

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NATO Chief Urges Allies to Increase Military Spending, Adopt 'War Mentality'

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to significantly increase military spending and adopt a "war mentality" due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing military power; he estimates 10,000 weekly deaths in Ukraine and warns of unpreparedness for future threats.

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MEPs Urge Stronger EU Defense Amid Growing Global Instability

Two EPP MEPs, Mr. Meimarakis and Mr. Halicki, call for a significant increase in EU defense spending and capabilities in a joint article published today, citing Russia and China's significant defense budget increases and warning of a potential full-scale Russian attack within five years.

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Germany Approves Four Additional Submarines, Boosting Wismar Shipyard

The German Bundestag approved the construction of four additional U-212CD class submarines for the German Navy, a 4.7 billion Euro project expected to create up to 1,500 jobs and modernize the Wismar shipyard, receiving broad support but facing opposition from the Left party.

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UK's Drone Defense Weakness Exposed: Urgent Call for 'Iron Dome' System

Former British defense minister Tobias Ellwood warned of the UK's inadequate defenses against drone attacks, citing recent incidents near military bases and emphasizing the need for an "Iron Dome" style system, while General Sir Richard Shirreff warned of a potential Russian invasion.

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NDAA Restricts Tricare Coverage for Transgender Minors

The House passed the \$895 billion National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision barring Tricare from covering transition-related care for minors, impacting an estimated 4,000 children and potentially forcing families to choose between military service and their child's healthcare.

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House Passes $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy over Transgender Care Ban

The House passed an $895 billion defense bill including a 1% spending increase, pay raises for some enlisted personnel, and a ban on transgender medical treatments for military children, despite bipartisan support.

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Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.

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