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fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

NDAA votes prove that trans people's lives are simply a political bargaining chip for the GOP - LGBTQ Nation

Republican strategists used anti-trans measures to energize their base and treated anti-trans NDAA amendments as expendable bargaining chips during negotiations.
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fromWIRED
6 days ago
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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

fromWIRED
6 days ago
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The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away

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fromTruthout
5 days ago

Annual Defense Bill Includes Provision to Effectively Undo Israel Arms Embargoes

A provision in the "must-pass" National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill for 2026, released by lawmakers on Monday, requires the Secretary of Defense to "conduct a continual assessment of" the "impact on Israel's defense capabilities" from arms embargoes and other restrictions placed on arms exports to Israel. The department must then report on "resulting gaps or vulnerabilities in Israel's security posture" against "adversaries" like Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, the bill text says.
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fromTruthout
6 days ago

After Gutting Medicaid and SNAP, Mike Johnson Touts $901B Military Budget Plan

Congress would authorize $901 billion for the US military in FY2026, $8 billion above Trump's request, pushing total military spending above $1 trillion.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

The Department of Defense Wants Less Proof its Software Works

The 2026 NDAA would prioritize rapid defense tech—especially AI—by reducing testing, disclosure, and oversight to accelerate acquisitions under the Secretary of Defense's authority.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

AI export control bill passes Senate as NDAA amendment

The GAIN AI Act is simply an American first amendment to the NDAA defense bill,
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

More Than Half of Senate Democrats Help GOP Pass $925 Billion Pentagon Bill

The Senate approved a $925 billion National Defense Authorization Act, directing nearly $1 trillion to the Pentagon despite audit gaps and opposition from multiple Democrats.
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