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Elaine Chao's China Trip Outlasts McConnell's Hospitalization
politics4 days ago

Elaine Chao's China Trip Outlasts McConnell's Hospitalization

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as Elaine Chao travels in China on a long-planned trip and did not return immediately; a spokesperson said the trip wasn’t canceled because his health did not require an urgent return. Chao has since returned to the U.S., and McConnell is described as improving and continuing to work with staff on Kentucky and national security matters, including the NDAA, amid ongoing questions about his condition and return timeline.

via Fox News|
#china-trip#elaine-chao#hospitalization
SAVE Act Stalls House GOP Agenda Yet Again
politics11 days ago

SAVE Act Stalls House GOP Agenda Yet Again

More than a dozen House Republicans blocked a procedural vote on the National Defense Authorization Act over the SAVE Act, prompting leadership to bundle the election measure with the NDAA in hopes of passage, though the Senate could still strip it. Conservatives resist alternative routes like a third reconciliation bill, and President Trump urged Republicans to stop blocking votes, but the stalemate persists as the path forward for the defense bill and other items before the July 4 recess remains unclear.

via Axios|
#house-republicans#ndaa#politics
House panel backs historic $1.15T defense bill with pay raises and housing changes
defense1 month ago

House panel backs historic $1.15T defense bill with pay raises and housing changes

The House Armed Services Committee advanced the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, proposing a $1.15 trillion defense budget—the largest ever—and pay raises of 7% for E-5 and below, 6% for E-6 to O-3, and 5% for O-4 and above, along with a 40,100 active-duty end-strength increase. It would change Basic Housing Allowance calculations by excluding base housing from eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance, and it includes health care, child care, and oversight provisions, plus controversial amendments to rename the DoD as the Department of War and to revert base names. The bill now heads to the House floor, with Senate action expected later.

via Military Times|
#defense#defensebudget#housingallowance
politics1 month ago

House demands quick explanations for top military firings

The House Armed Services Committee advanced a bipartisan NDAA provision requiring Pentagon officials to brief Congress within five days on why senior uniformed leaders were dismissed or relieved, a move seen as a rebuke of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid a string of high-profile firings including Army Chief Gen. Randy George. While the measure clarifies the rationale behind removals, its path to law remains uncertain as both chambers must pass the bill before it can be signed by the president. The live feed also covers other Capitol Hill developments, including Van Hollen’s critique of outside spending in Maryland, DOJ inquiries tied to Epstein, and a Senate vote-a-rama on immigration policy, with Trump targeting Republicans who opposed him.

via Politico|
#congress#hegseth#military-firings
Congress Delays Trump-Class Battleship Start Pending Weapon Maturity, Demands FF(X) Strategy
defense1 month ago

Congress Delays Trump-Class Battleship Start Pending Weapon Maturity, Demands FF(X) Strategy

A draft NDAA for 2027 would block any contract for the lead Trump-class battleship until the Navy certifies that its planned weapons (railgun, high-power lasers, and hypersonic missiles) are sufficiently mature, and it would require a detailed strategy for FF(X) frigate variant development, including potential Vertical Launch System options. The Navy’s plan envisions a 35,000-ton, nuclear-powered battleship using containerized weapons as a growth path, with the lead ship (USS Defiant) targeted for FY2028 and a price around $17 billion. The provisions reflect concerns about technical risk and cost and will be debated and reconciled between the House and Senate before final passage and presidential approval.

via The War Zone|
#congress#defense#ffx-frigate
Nationwide automatic Selective Service registration to start in December under new NDAA
politics3 months ago

Nationwide automatic Selective Service registration to start in December under new NDAA

A nationwide automatic registration for male Americans ages 18–26 will take effect in December as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law, applying to US citizens and all other male residents (including green-card holders, refugees, and asylum seekers) while exempting nonimmigrant visa holders. If Congress later authorizes a draft, registered men would be entered into a lottery by birth date to determine induction order, with exemptions/deferrals and fitness evaluations for those selected; penalties exist for failure to register. The measure has bipartisan support, but it does not itself create a draft without congressional approval.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#automatic-registration#draft-lottery#eligibility
US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA
politics3 months ago

US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA

The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men aged 18–26 for a potential U.S. military draft by December 2026, implementing a National Defense Authorization Act provision that requires automatic enrollment for all male U.S. citizens in that age range. There has been no active draft since 1973; registration remains legally required (since 1980) but has largely been voluntary, with 2024 registration at 81%. The auto-registration proposal was filed with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There are currently no announced plans to reinstate a full draft beyond this automatic enrollment, though noncompliance carries significant fines or prison time; FAFSA registration changes in 2020 removed the requirement for aid eligibility.

via CNBC|
#2026#automatic-enrollment#draft-registration
Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Policy Debates
government9 months ago

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Policy Debates

The Senate approved its version of the 2026 NDAA amid a government shutdown, passing the bill with a 77-20 vote and setting the stage for negotiations with the House, while rejecting several amendments related to law enforcement transparency, military assistance, veteran care, and foreign investments, and emphasizing acquisition reform and budget reconciliation.

via Federal News Network|
#defense-bill#government#government-shutdown
Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies
politics9 months ago

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies

The Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act with significant anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, including bans on transgender participation in military sports, restrictions on gender-affirming surgeries, and weakened diversity protections, amidst ongoing government shutdown negotiations and broader legislative battles over LGBTQ+ rights.

via erininthemorning.com|
#legislation#lgbtq#military
Controversial Defense Bill Passes Amidst Gaza Death Toll Secrecy
politics1 year ago

Controversial Defense Bill Passes Amidst Gaza Death Toll Secrecy

A provision in the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aims to prevent the Pentagon from using casualty figures from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is under Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. This move, criticized by some U.S. lawmakers and international bodies, could obscure the true death toll in Gaza, as these figures have been considered credible by the UN and human rights organizations. The NDAA, which also includes controversial measures on transgender healthcare, has passed the House and awaits a Senate vote.

via The Intercept|
#casualtydata#gaza#ndaa